Apply for the Honors Program

To apply to the honors program, please follow the steps below.

  1. Confirm that you fit the eligibility requirements.
  2. Fill out the online application form.
  3. Submit both supplemental writing assignments through the Honors Program application:
    1. Typed essay (600-800 words) from any previous course demonstrating critical thinking and writing abilities
    2. Typed reflection (250-350 words) on your personal character strengths and how you might leverage those qualities to succeed in the De Anza Honors Program
  4. Ask a De Anza instructor to recommend you to the program. Send them the faculty recommendation form and ask them to fill it out. They will need to download the form in order to enter or edit information, and then send the completed form as an email attachment to dahonors@deanza.edu.
  5. Please contact dahonors@deanza.edu if you do not hear back within two to three weeks after submitting your application.

Application Deadline

We will accept applications at any time. However, the following due dates are to ensure that your application will be reviewed in time for you to be accepted the corresponding quarter.

  • Fall: Aug. 1
  • Winter: Dec. 1
  • Spring: March 1

Any applications received after Aug. 1 will be reviewed sometime in September. We cannot guarantee that they will be reviewed in time for you to participate in the fall quarter.

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