The Honors Transfer Program (HTP) at El Camino College is designed to better prepare the highly motivated student to transfer successfully to a university and complete a bachelor's degree.

The HTP provides a unique learning environment which stresses scholastic excellence and develops the academic awareness necessary to achieve this goal. The major objective of the program is to prepare students for transfer by focusing on enhanced reading, writing, and study skills.

Honors courses are chosen to fulfill the requirements of the associate degree as well as to transfer to the University of California, California State University, and most other universities. Generally, students in the HTP complete the same number of courses as other students planning to transfer.

Honors courses are academically enriched to intellectually stimulate students, encourage independent, critical thinking and promote close interaction between students and faculty.

Every prospective HTP applicant should obtain a copy of the Honors Transfer Program Student Handbook. Either print out all the documents linked below, or pick up a paper copy of the Handbook from the HTP information counter, located inside the Counseling Division, Student Services Center.

View the Honors Transfer Program Student Handbook by topic: 

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Reasons to Join the Honors Transfer Program
• Honors Transfer Program Requirements
• Requirements Reminder Chart
• Overview of Transfer Agreements
• The Honors Curriculum
• How to Succeed in the Honors Transfer Program
• Types of Counseling Appointments
• TAP and TAG Agreements
• Transfer Timeline
• Useful Web Sites
• Useful Departments on Campus
• HTP Completion Form
• HTP Registration
• How to Apply to the Honors Transfer Program
• When to Apply to the Honors Transfer Program
• Honors Transfer Program Application - Download now!

Honors Program Admission Requirements

• A minimum 3.1 cumulative grade point average (GPA) from high school or, if already in college, from at least nine transferable units
• Eligibility for (or completion of) English 1A or Advanced Placement exam score of 3 or more
• A completed Honors Transfer Program application and all required materials

Program Completion Requirements

• Have at least 3.1 cumulative GPA at time of completion
• Complete at least two regular (fall or spring) semesters in the HTP
• Successfully complete English 1A the first semester in the program (unless already completed)
• Complete at least five honors courses, each with a minimum grade of C
• Complete at least four seminars or Alternate Enrichment Activities
• Complete at least two scheduled half-hour counseling appointments

TAP and TAG Certification

For more information on TAP and TAG, please go to the Transfer Center, Counseling Division, Student Services Center.

Transfer Counselors:

Contact Information:

Honors Transfer Program
c/o Natural Sciences Division
16007 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90506
Phone: (310) 660-3815
Email: htp@elcamino.edu

The HTP office is located in the Student Services Center, Room 102F. Staff hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00-12:00 and 2;00-4:00
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