From Community Colleges of Spokane to your dream school,

get therewith American Honors.

get there with American Honors

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“Being a part of the American Honors program has allowed me to attend one of the top private universities in Washington, with almost $80,000 in scholarships. I really enjoy the amazing

community I am a part of with American Honors and cherish the lifelong friendships I have made.”

Molly, Class of 2014, American Honors at CCSTransferred to Whitworth University

You know where you want to be. But did you know there’s a better way to get there? American Honors at CCS, a two-year honors program, prepares promising students for junior- and senior-level coursework at top national and regional colleges and universities. You can earn an honors education close to home, surrounded by a community committed to your future, and then complete your bachelor’s degree at the school of your dreams. So, where do you want to be?

with American Honors

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Transfer SuccessGet exclusive access to the American Honors National Transfer Network. Top schools in the nation proactively seek out program graduates to transfer.

Smart, but DifferentA new path to a bachelor’s degree with no compromises. Start with American Honors at CCS, go anywhere.

Extra SupportThere’s a team in your corner. That’s why CCS’s dedicated faculty and Honors advisors are focused on helping students succeed.

Students Like YouDiverse, high-potential, and ambitious students form a tight-knit community. All share a common goal: to earn a bachelor’s degree after graduating from CCS.

AffordableSame degree, lower cost. Spend less overall on a bachelor’s degree by starting at CCS.

years in American Honors

at CCS

years at your dream

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American Honors is a nationally-recognized selective honors program that helps students earn

bachelor’s degrees from great schools.

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Transfer SuccessAmerican Honors at CCS makes the dream of getting into a top school a reality.

Today, more and more students take a different path to the education of their dreams. It’s a path that’s more affordable, more certain, and begins right around the corner.

American Honors eliminates the pressures and abrupt changes that many students simply aren’t ready for, and it helps students successfully transfer to their best-fit college or university. Across the national network, American Honors students have been accepted to an impressive roster of universities including University of Washington, Western Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Seattle University, Stanford University, and more.

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Transfer CertaintyFind assured admission to some of the best schools in the nation with American Honors.

American Honors at CCS is designed to provide you with the tools—and the credits—you need to gain acceptance to the top-ranked university of your choice. American Honors credits are consistently accepted by premier institutions. To help make your success more certain, we have formed partnerships with more than 70 top universities and liberal arts colleges that actively recruit our students —some even offer assured admission. Among these are: Gonzaga University, Whitworth University, University of Arizona, Pacific Lutheran University, and Illinois Institute of Technology, to name a few.

American Honors students have been accepted to top schools both in and outside the network, including:

American UniversityBoston UniversityBrigham Young UniversityCornell UniversityEmerson CollegeEmory UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityGeorgetown UniversityGonzaga UniversityIndiana UniversityLewis & Clark CollegeMcGill UniversityMichigan State UniversityOccidental CollegePurdue UniversityReed CollegeRutgers UniversitySeattle UniversitySkidmore College

Smith CollegeStanford UniversityThe Ohio State UniversityTufts UniversityTulane UniversityUnion CollegeUniversity of Colorado, DenverUniversity of DenverUniversity of MichiganUniversity of OregonUniversity of RochesterUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of WashingtonVanderbilt UniversityWashington State UniversityWestern Washington UniversityWhittier CollegeWhitworth University ...and many more!

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a smarter way

For a complete list of schools in the American Honors National Transfer Network, visit AmericanHonors.org

Smart, but DifferentHigh quality, engaging Honors academics help you develop and practice the skills necessary to succeed at your four-year transfer school and build a foundation for career success.

Honors classes are designed for critical thinking—not critical mass. When it comes to developing analytical, collaborative, and problem-solving skills, bigger is not better. American Honors classes at CCS are small, seminar-format courses designed to foster thoughtful, intellectual interaction among like-minded peers—who are just as interested in asking the right questions as they are in finding the right answers. Each class is led by an Honors professor whose focus is to educate, challenge, and engage.

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Rigorous Honors curriculum in a range of majors

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Associate degree offerings include:

Liberal Arts Economics Education International Relations Journalism Psychology

Business Accounting Finance Management

Sciences Chemistry Environmental Science Physics Pre-Medicine

A complete range of courses are offered—most meet general education requirements for available majors. Popular courses include:

American History

Art & Drama

Astronomy

Business & Accounting

Calculus

Communication

Cultural Anthropology

Engineering

English Composition & Literature

Health & Nutrition

International Relations

Mass Media Studies

Micro & Macro Economics

Physics

Psychology

Sociology

Spanish

Check the course catalog at http://catalog.spokane.edu for complete program offerings.

Extra SupportA student-first support model ensures you’ll have the resources to take your own path to your bachelor’s degree—and succeed every step of the way.

American Honors at CCS is exactly that—an honors-level program. You’ll earn honors-designated course credits in a variety of challenging and engaging degree programs. But you’ll do so in a smaller, supportive environment with advisors and faculty dedicated to your success.

Before your first class even begins, you’ll meet your personal Honors advisor. He or she will mentor you and provide guidance all the way through to the completion of your transfer process. Your advisor’s firsthand experience and invaluable insights will make a meaningful difference throughout your experience.

Expert faculty who lead—not just lecture.

With small Honors class sizes, you’ll get personal attention and opportunities to interact. Your professors will do more than just lecture— they’ll lead—nurturing your achievement through every lesson. Smaller classes allow for a greater exchange of ideas and dialogue with your fellow students. Learn from them—and with them—while building leadership skills and lasting friendships.

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get there with guidance

Think outside the books—get together on Quad. As an American Honors at CCS student, you’ll

be connected to a vibrant, social, and supportive community in the classroom and online, through

our own intuitive platform: Quad.

More than just an advisor—an experienced ally.

Our Honors advisors understand where you want to go—they have firsthand knowledge of what it takes to get there. What courses are most valued? What skills are in demand? Their expertise and insights can help you navigate the many decisions you’ll face while completing the first two years of your degree. Together, you will collaborate on every aspect of your education, including: course selection, major, best-fit transfer options, internships, career workshops, transfer applications and process, financial aid and scholarships.

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“After American Honors, I transferred to Georgetown and I felt prepared

to engage in class and present projects at a very academically

competitive school.”

Russell, Class of 2013 American Honors at CCS

Graduate of Georgetown University

Through Quad, you can share content, join live video sessions, and have convenient access to course materials, assignments, deadline information, transfer plans, appointment calendar, and program updates anytime, from anywhere. It’s just one more way we strive to help you learn—your way.

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get there by the numbers

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average high school GPA of incoming American Honors students

of American Honors transfer applicants were accepted to their dream school

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different countries of birth among the 2015

incoming class of American Honors

students

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by the numbers

3x

100%of American Honors students plan to pursue their bachelor’s degree

American Honors students are three times

as likely to graduate from community college in two years as compared to the national average1

1 Recent American Honors completion data as compared to average two-year completion rate reported by Center on International Education Benchmarking (2013, May 09).

All statistics above apply to the American Honors national network.

Students Like YouThe foundation for relationships that last a lifetime— a community of diverse individuals drawn together by common goals.

College is about learning on every level. Learning when to play. Learning what you love. Learning who you are.

As an American Honors at CCS student you will continually enjoy unique opportunities to immerse yourself in new experiences and form new, lasting friendships. Meet with Honors students to study, or just hang out, in a dedicated Honors space on campus. Through a wide variety of academic, social, and community activities, you can always find a fun, invigorating break from your studies and the chance to build a personal resume as impressive as your GPA.

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“American Honors helped me get involved volunteering, as well as being a student ambassador and intern. It also helped me meet some

of the best friends I could have ever imagined.”

Lindsey, Class of 2014, American Honors at CCSCurrent Student at Portland State University

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RecreationMovie & Game NightsStudy BreaksOpen Mic NightHoliday PartiesDream Big Dinner

with new experiences

Student ActivitiesHonors CouncilTransfer College VisitsStudent GovernmentSchool NewspaperPhi Theta KappaCommunity Service And many more!

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Meet Our StudentsWhile American Honors at CCS students come from diverse backgrounds, they all share a common ambition: to earn their bachelor’s degree from a great four-year school, for less.

Robbie Transferred to University of Washington in Fall 2013

A good student who had always balanced part-time jobs with school,Robbie says he always knew he had big dreams, he just didn’t know how to fulfill them. When a teacher nominated

Robbie to apply to American Honors at CCS, he found out how he could follow his dreams and dream bigger than ever before. With

the support of his Honors professors and advisors, Robbie got accepted to his top choice transfer school, the University of Washington, where he’s majoring in business marketing.

Hanna Transferred to Mount Holyoke College in Fall 2015

Hanna decided to become a doctor when she was 13, and had every step planned out by 16. She did well in high school, got into a good college, and had enough scholarship awards to

pay most of her tuition. But then, “life happened.” Family and financial issues kept her out of college for five years. When she

started classes again with American Honors at CCS, she was more committed than ever to earning her degree. She learned how to become a self-advocate, how to navigate higher education, and most importantly, how to realize her full potential. Now, she’s studying biology at Mount Holyoke and back on track to becoming a doctor.

“Having a lot of guidance in American Honors prepared me for the four-year. Now, I look at a list of classes and know what to take. I can do it independently. It taught me how to self-advocate.”

Hanna, Class of 2015, American Honors at CCSCurrent Student at Mount Holyoke College

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Molly Transferred to Whitworth University in Fall 2014

Molly dreamed of studying biology—and she wouldn’t settle for anything less than an elite pre-med program. She knew she could do it academically, but funding her college dreams was a different story. She joined American Honors at CCS and worked with her Honors advisor to find scholarship opportunities and create the best possible transfer application. Now, she’s studying at one of the top private universities in Washington with almost $80,000 in scholarships.

Russell Transferred to Georgetown University in Fall 2013

Russell started at CCS with a plan to transfer to finish his bachelor’s degree. But, his plan only included a few universities he thought he could easily get into. With the help of his Honors advisor, Russell learned that he could dream bigger. Now that he knew just how far he could go, he applied to some of the best schools in the country. And once he got in, Russell found that his time in American Honors at CCS prepared him to excel in his classes at, and graduate from, his transfer school—Georgetown University.

PouyaTransferred to University of Rochester in Fall 2015

Pouya was the first person in his family to come to the U.S. His academic achievements helped him get a student visa, but fitting in was a different challenge. Luckily, in American Honors at CCS, Pouya found his second family. He quickly found friends in his Honors classes, and his Honors advisor helped him narrow his transfer school list down from 30 to just a select few. Now, Pouya is studying astrophysics on a full ride scholarship at the University of Rochester, with plans to someday work for NASA.

WinTransferred to Rutgers University in Fall 2014

Win came to Spokane from China with plans to transfer to a four-year university. With American Honors at CCS, she was able to realize her full potential—her advisor helped her choose the right classes and create a plan to transfer to a top university. She got more than she bargained for when she was accepted to Rutgers, Purdue, Smith, Mount Holyoke, and Illinois Institute of Technology. Her final choice? She’s currently a nuclear physics major and research assistant at Rutgers, with plans to pursue a Ph.D.

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Earn credits that countHonors credits are designed to transfer, which means you’re less likely to waste extra time—and money—retaking classes at your transfer school. American Honors instructional designers spend over 1,000 hours each year helping faculty create honors-level courses.

Get through in twoStarting at a two-year college is the most affordable when you graduate on time. Each extra year in college means an extra year of tuition. American Honors students are over 3 times more likely than other students to graduate from community college in 2 years.13x

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AffordableWith American Honors at CCS, you’ll get an affordable education without compromise.

Lower your overall tuitionReduce the total amount you spend on your bachelor’s degree by earning half your credits at CCS. That’s college math that really adds up. American Honors students can save up to 40% on the overall cost of tuition while earning their bachelor’s degree.2

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Tuition, fees, and scholarshipsTuition and fees for American Honors at CCS cost more than the standard CCS tuition, but significantly less than the average annual tuition and fees for four-year colleges and universities nationally.

For current information on tuition, fees, and scholarships, visit AmericanHonors.org/ApplyCCS

“The transfer advising from American Honors gave me invaluable advice…I can truly say that

this support was a lifesaver!”

Russell, Class of 2013, American Honors at CCS Graduate of Georgetown University

1 Recent American Honors national completion data as compared to average two-year completion rate reported by Center on International Education Benchmarking (2013, May 09).

2 Recent average published American Honors program tuition compared to average published undergraduate charges for private non-profit four-year colleges in 2015-2016 reported by College Board.

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get there —here’s how

Join American Honors at CCSYou’re more than a test score, so our admissions process is holistic. We consider academic, character, and situational attributes to determine if you’d be a good fit for the program.

Apply Now AmericanHonors.org/ApplyCCS

The online application is free and simple to complete.

(509) 228-8022

Admissions@AmericanHonors.org

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—here’s how

The American Honors Scholarship

(up to $3,000!)

American Honors Foundation:

Giving more students more opportunities.

American Honors is committed to assisting outstanding

students. Through the American Honors Foundation, a 501(c)(3)

organization, students demonstrating exceptional leadership,

academic achievement, community involvement, and financial

need may be eligible to receive a tuition scholarship.

American Honors Scholarship recipients come from a

diverse range of backgrounds and have often overcome

major challenges in their lives through hard work,

determination, and strength of character.

To apply for the American Honors Scholarship,

complete the American Honors online application.

“American Honors felt like a great first step for me to accomplish something great.”

Pouya, Class of 2015, American Honors at CCS Transferred to University of Rochester

For additional information contact:

AmericanHonors.org/ApplyCCS

(509) 228-8022

Admissions@AmericanHonors.org

© American Honors, March 2016

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