Students are expected to excel academically as they develop their skills in composition, speech, independent research, and critical thinking. Henry Ford II Honors Program faculty members challenge students to explore their intellectual interests and potentials. Students also work closely with assigned faculty mentors to gain admission to four-year transfer institutions of their choice, and identify and apply for transfer scholarships.
An Outstanding Student Experience
The Henry Ford II Honors Program at HFC offers students a structured program consisting of core courses and requirements in humanities, English composition, science, math, and foreign language. In addition, the program is designed to teach students to think critically and conduct research through various methods, including the use of libraries, computer databases and the Internet.
In their second year, students work one-on-one with Honors faculty members in the unique setting of Honors Directed Studies. In Directed Studies, students research subjects in depth under the supervision of Henry Ford II Honors Program instructors. Students are encouraged to work on projects that can be presented or published. Those in the performing or creative arts are encouraged to work on projects that can be exhibited, performed, or broadcast. Students will also complete the Great Works class.
Transfer to Four-Year Universities
Graduates of the Henry Ford II Honors Program have gone on to major institutions of higher learning including:
- College for Creative Studies
- Connecticut College
- Drexel University (Philadelphia)
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University School of Pharmacy
- Indiana University
- Lawrence Technological University
- Michigan State University
- New York University
- Texas A & M
- University of Detroit Mercy
- University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
- University of Michigan - Dearborn
- University of Southern California
- Wayne State University
- Western Michigan University
- and many more!
New transfer program! The Transfer Bridges to the Humanities @ University of Michigan program was established in 2018 specifically for Liberal Arts and Humanities majors to transfer to U-M Ann Arbor's College of Literature, Science and the Arts, including U-M's Honors Program.
The success is not limited to the undergraduate level. Henry Ford II Honors graduates have gained admission to their top-choice schools of law, medicine, veterinary medicine, business, and various other graduate schools.
Receive a Transfer Scholarship
Many of our graduates are the recipients of prestigious transfer scholarships, including:
- Warrior Scholarship at Wayne State University
- Community College Transfer Scholarship at the University of Michigan
- Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
- Michigan Grant at the University of Michigan
- Regents Scholarship at Eastern Michigan
- Jesuit Founders’ Scholarship at the University of Detroit Mercy
- Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship at several regional universities
Admission Requirements
Applicants should have a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average in high school and/or an SAT score of 1260 or higher. Currently enrolled HFC students must have completed 12 or more hours in 100-level or higher courses as a full-time student or have completed 15 cumulative hours in 100-level or higher courses as a part-time student before application. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in their senior year in high school because applications are considered year-round. The program is open to part-time and full-time students.
Applicants must submit an Honors Program application form along with their high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. High school applicants must also submit a general college application form and a high school transcript to the HFC Admissions Office.
Scholarships
A limited number of merit based scholarships covering tuition are available to qualified students. Successful applicants to the program are automatically considered for scholarships.
Honors Program Experience
Meet with faculty, current students, and alumni to get a taste of the HFC Honor student experience.
Honors Students and Alumni
The Honors Program at Henry Ford College has produced numerous successful graduates and exciting projects. View some of the success stories and biographies of students who have completed the program.
Contact
For more information contact:
Michael Daher, Ph.D., Director, Henry Ford II Honors Program
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48128
Telephone: (313) 845-6460
Email: mdaher@hfcc.edu
or
Laura Yeakel, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Henry Ford II Honors Program
Telephone: (313) 845-6460
Email: lyeakel@hfcc.edu