Bachelor of Applied Science Students
The Honors Program provides Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) students with opportunities to enhance their academic experience and pursue projects that are relevant to their academic and career goals. In addition, students interested in pursuing graduate studies will be better prepared for advanced coursework. The program builds on the view that competence requires motivation, knowledge, and skills application and moves students from area-specific learning to integrated problem-solving.
How to Join
Students self-select into the Honors program based on a desire to pursue advanced studies during their time at Highline College. Interested students should email the Honors Faculty Advisor to schedule an orientation meeting.
Honors Student Guide
Prospective and current honors students can learn more about the program in the Honors Program Guide for students completing Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degrees.
Program Requirements
BAS students have the opportunity to graduate as Honors Scholars by completing 5 honors projects in 5 different 3-, 4-, or 5-credit 300 and 400 level classes. A minimum of 15 of those credits must be in core classes. Honors Scholars are eligible to wear green regalia at Highline’s annual Commencement ceremony to recognize their achievement.
A student who completes all the requirements and maintains a minimum 3.5 GPA may become eligible for a merit tuition scholarship in their final quarter at Highline.
