Benefits

There are many benefits and rewards for students accepted into the Heartland Honors Program.

Benefits While at Heartland:

• Small class sizes
• Priority enrollment for all Honors Program course sections
• Assignment to a dedicated Honors Program Advisor
• Participation in special Honors Program activities
• Opportunities to enhance leadership through community service
• Opportunities to participate in the Honors Council of the Illinois Region
• Phi Theta Kappa memberships awarded to all qualified students during the second semester
• Honors recognition on academic transcript
• Recognition at graduation ceremony

Benefits Beyond Heartland:

• Increased likelihood of full or partial scholarships from transfer institutions
• Competitive advantages in the job market