NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Admission Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an honors class, AND
• Have a 3.5 GPA (if no NWACC GPA yet, student must have a minimum score of 25 ACT, or its placement test score equivalent).
• You must complete 12 credit hours of honors classes. However, students are encouraged to take a minimum of one honors course per semester to stay on track.

Conditional Eligibility Requirements:

• Demonstration of special abilities or completion of significant projects
• Completion of a minimum of two honors courses at NWACC with a grade of an “A”

Ongoing Requirements

In order to remain in the honors program and continue with receiving benefits, you must do the following: 

• Maintain a minimum cumulative of a 3.5 GPA in all coursework at NWACC.
• Earn A's or B's in all honors courses.
• Take an honors course each semester (unless you have spoken with the director about an alternative plan).