Honors Transfer Program
What is the Honors Transfer Program?
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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.
More Information
FALL 2024
HTP Window Hours (Staffed):
Monday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Phone: 310-660-3815
All emails sent to HTP@elcamino.edu will be answered within 2 business days.
To make an HTP counseling appointment please call: 310-660-3815.
We schedule counseling appointments every Monday starting at 9:00am until completely booked.
*If you reach our voicemail during office hours, we are assisting another student. Please leave a message or call back to book an appointment.
| Counselor | Semester | Days | Time | Location |
| Jose Cortez | Fall 2024 | Monday | 9:00am-7:00pm | In Person |
| Thursday | 9:00am-7:00pm | In Person | ||
| Friday | 8:00am-2:00pm | Online |
Honors Courses
Important Forms
Access Various Forms for HTP Reinstatement, Honors Course Rollover, HTP Intent to Transfer, HTP Withdrawal, and HTP Completion.
HTP Reinstatement Form (Active Weeks 1-3 of Fall/Spring Semesters)
Honors Course Rollover Form (Active Weeks 1-3 of Fall/Spring Semesters)
HTP Intent to Transfer Form (Active November/December of Fall Semester)
UCI Honors to Honors
Almost an Anteater? The UCI Honors to Honors program grants California community college students early acceptance to UC Irvine and guarantees admission to the Campuswide Honors Collegium.
UCLA TAP
Bruin Bound? The UCLA Transfer Alliance Program provides an opportunity to transfer to UCLA at the junior level from a California community college with priority admission consideration to certain majors.
UC Berkeley TAP
Considering Cal? The UC Berkeley Transfer Alliance Project prepares California community college students with academic advising and enrichment to be competitive transfer applicants to UC Berkeley.
HTP Index
Access the HTP Index for a quick reference guide to HTP forms and policies.
Chat with HTP Staff
Need immediate assistance? Chat online with our staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about the program? Find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
“The honors program instills important values such as organization and self-discipline, which supported my success as a STEM major before transferring to UCLA.”
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Top 10 Reasons to Join the Honors Transfer Program:
- Priority admission consideration for universities.
- Priority registration for ECC classes.
- Smaller class size with excellent, committed professors.
- Tailored interaction with transfer counselors.
- Informative workshops designed to help you succeed at ECC and beyond.
- UCLA application “alternate major” option—increase your chances of being accepted to UCLA.
- Permanent notation of Honors Transfer Program participation on ECC transcript.
- Join a campus-wide community of fellow highly-motivated scholars.
- Improve chances of receiving scholarships and internships.
- 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.
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The Honors Transfer Club offers honors students an extracurricular outlet for connecting with fellow honors students. Field trips, fundraising events, social gatherings and more! The club is open to all HTP students, although it is not a requirement of the program to participate in the HTC.
The club meets every first and third Thursday of the month at 1:00-2:00pm in MBA 320 throughout the semester. Email the HTC directly at htc@elcamino.edu or check the webpage for more info.
The HTP Advisory Council is a group of ECC faulty, administrators, counselors, staff, and students who work together to formulate program policies and to make decisions to improve the quality and success of the HTP. The Council, led by the HTP Co-Directors, meets at least once per semester.
Members of the HTP Advisory Council include:
- Kassia Wosick, Co-Director
- Rachel Williams, Co-Director
- Amy Grant, Dean of Natural Sciences
- Rene Lozano
- Tom Cody
- Lucy Alamillo
- Eduardo Munoz
- Arthur Verge
- Teresa Palos
- Adam Margiotta
- Mitchel Middler
The Honors Transfer Club offers honors students an extracurricular outlet for connecting with fellow honors students. Field trips, fundraising events, social gatherings and more! The club is open to all HTP students, although it is not a requirement of the program to participate in the HTC.
The club meets every first and third Thursday of the month at 1:00-2:00pm in MBA 320 throughout the semester. Email the HTC directly at htc@elcamino.edu or check the webpage for more info.
The HTP Advisory Council is a group of ECC faulty, administrators, counselors, staff, and students who work together to formulate program policies and to make decisions to improve the quality and success of the HTP. The Council, led by the HTP Co-Directors, meets at least once per semester.
Members of the HTP Advisory Council include:
- Kassia Wosick, Co-Director
- Rachel Williams, Co-Director
- Amy Grant, Dean of Natural Sciences
- Rene Lozano
- Tom Cody
- Lucy Alamillo
- Eduardo Munoz
- Arthur Verge
- Teresa Palos
- Adam Margiotta
- Mitchel Middler
Contact Us
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Prof. Rachel Williams |
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Dr. Kassia Wosick
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Andres Rodriguez
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Dr. Rene Lozano
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Jose Cortez
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Questions? Contact Us
Honors Transfer Program
c/o Natural Sciences Division
16007 Crenshaw Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90506
Student Services Building, Room 228