Honors Transfer Program

The Honors Transfer Program is now accepting applications through July 14th, 2025 at 5:00pm to begin the program in Summer/Fall 2025. Students admitted during this application window (May 19th - July 14th) will begin receiving priority registration for Winter/Spring 2026 courses.

We invite incoming high school students and current El Camino College students (who have at least two full semesters remaining at ECC) to submit an application online when the program application window opens.

Please click on the "Eligibility and How to Apply" page for details, information session dates, application windows and links.

What is the Honors Transfer Program?

The Honors Transfer Program (HTP) prepares highly motivated students to transfer successfully to a wide range of universities. We provide a unique learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence for our students.

Priority registration. Smaller class sizes. Enriched learning. Mentorship. Research opportunities. Community.

And that’s not all! HTP staff provide personalized support for your educational plan. Honors Transfer Counselors help keep you on track to meet program goals and make sure you have priority admission consideration for universities. We provide enrichment workshops and resources to ensure you are competitive for a range of scholarships and opportunities.

Top 10 Reasons to Join the Honors Transfer Program:

1. Priority admission consideration for universities.
2. Priority registration for ECC classes.
3. Smaller class size with excellent, committed professors.
4. Tailored interaction with transfer counselors.
5. Informative workshops designed to help you succeed at ECC and beyond.
6. UCLA application “alternate major” option—increase your chances of being accepted to UCLA.
7. Permanent notation of Honors Transfer Program participation on ECC transcript.
8. Join a campus-wide community of fellow highly-motivated scholars.
9. Improve chances of receiving scholarships and internships.
10. Special opportunities to conduct and present undergraduate research.

About the Honors Transfer Program

The Honors Transfer Program (HTP) provides a unique learning environment that stresses academic excellence and develops the awareness necessary to achieve this goal. The major objective of the program is to prepare students to transfer by focusing on advanced reading, writing, critical thinking, and study skills. Honors courses are academically enriched to stimulate students intellectually, encourage independent critical thinking, and promote close interaction between students and faculty.

Honors courses fit into requirements of various associate degrees, as well as requirements needed to transfer to the University of California, California State University, private and out-of-state institutions. Generally, students in the HTP complete the same number of courses as other students planning to transfer.