Mercer County Community College has announced the launch of the American Honors program, a rigorous national program that will enable high-achieving students to transfer to some of the top four-year universities in the
WEST WINDSOR — Mercer County Community College has announced the launch of the American Honors program, a rigorous national program that will enable high-achieving students to transfer to some of the top four-year universities in the country.
MCCC is the first college in New Jersey to offer the American Honors program, according to a press release.
Through a partnership with Quad Learning Inc., a Washington, D.C.—based education company, MCCC will begin enrolling students in the American honors program in the Fall of 2014.
American honors is a selective two-year program that provides students seeking bachelor’s degrees an opportunity to complete their first two years at a community college at a reduced cost.
”We are excited to be offering the American honors program at Mercer,” said MCCC President Dr. Patricia C. Donohue. “American honors provides a highly rigorous curriculum that will challenge top students, while remaining consistent with our mission to provide a quality education at an affordable price and close to home.”
The program offers a pathway for students interested in earning a bachelor’s degree, but who are not yet ready to take on the financial costs or personal demands of a four-year university.
The courses, which will be taught by dedicated MCCC faculty, are designed to prepare students for the rigor of classes at a four-year institution. The challenging curriculum, personalized advising services, and cutting-edge learning platform will prepare students with the tools they need to be successful while at Mercer and after they transfer.
American honors program graduates have been accepted to Stanford, Cornell, Georgetown, Vanderbilt, Michigan, USC, Rutgers, Purdue, Reed, Union and Occidental.
”The power of student engagement in a community like American Honors facilitates a different kind of learning,” said Chris Romer, American honors co-founder and president. “We’re excited to launch the program with MCCC and build its honors community. An honors diploma from MCCC will be a great route to many top universities throughout the country.”
American honors graduates have received significant scholarships from their transfer schools, Mr. Romer added.
Among the elements of MCCC’s American honors program are small classes, taught by dedicated faculty, personalized academic and career advising, and expanded opportunities for transfer to four-year colleges across the country.
Students interested in applying are encouraged to visit Apply.AmericanHonors.org and email [email protected] with questions.
The selection process is holistic and examines candidates’ leadership abilities, extracurricular activities, academic achievements, standardized test scores and commitment to the ideals of the program.

