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Admission Requirements

What does it take?

The Art and Phyllis Grindle Honors InstituteHonors Diploma and Certificate Programs:
  • Apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College
  • Graduate from high school with a 3.2 GPA and
  • Score a minimum of 23 on ACT, 1050 on SAT (new SAT: 1050 math and reading, OR 1050 on math and writing scores) OR 95 and 75 on the CPT reading and math tests or
  • Earn a 3.2 GPA in six hours of college credit classes
Science Merit Diploma and Science Diploma Programs:
  • Apply and be accepted to Seminole Community College
  • Be a student committed to following a rigorous course of study leading to a major or career in the hard sciences, health fields, or engineering
  • Submit a letter of request for scholarship assistance with documentation of 3.2 GPA or 25 on ACT or 1100 on SAT (new SAT: 1100 on math and reading or 1100 on math and writing)
How Do I Apply?
  • Schedule an appointment with
    • Dr. Laura Ross - Director of The Art and Phyllis Grindle Honors Institute, 407.708.2335
    • Dr. Debbie Socci - Oviedo Coordinator, 407.971.5077 or
    • Prof. Deborah Mead - Science Diploma Coordinator, 407.708.2208
  • Submit the following materials to the Honors Director:
    • Completed Honors Institute application
    • Two letters of reference (from previous English, Humanities, Mathematics or Science instructors)
    • High school transcript and placement scores or SCC transcript
    • On-site writing sample for the Honors Diploma or Honors Certificate Program
StudentsRemaining in Honors

Once admitted to The Art and Phyllis Grindle Honors Institute, the student, with the constant encouragement and assistance of the Honors Coordinator and faculty, takes on a number of responsibilities to remain in good standing in the Program.

The following are students' obligations and responsibilities:

  • Register for Honors Courses each semester
  • Maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA
  • Renew Honors Scholarships every term
  • Not withdraw from more than one class. Students risk losing scholarships if they withdraw from more than one.
  • Participate in Honors functions
  • Attend one Leadership Conference sponsored by the Student Government Association
  • Conduct themselves with honor and integrity at all times. Plagiarism and other forms of misconduct are grounds for dismissal from the program.

*Students who fail to maintain the required GPA will be placed on probation for one semester and will lose scholarship money. Full status as an Honors student will be restored if the GPA meets the requirement after probation is completed.
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