A multi-faceted program for highly motivated students, the Honors Program features:

· Smaller, academically rigorous classes which allow faculty to give maximum individual attention to each student and encourage students to interact with each other.

· Dedicated academic advisors to guide students throughout their time at the college

· An extensive network of accomplished peer tutors and mentors to help students

· Intensive workshops and individual counseling on opportunities to transfer to a four-year college, including scheduled visits to many college campuses

· Exclusive scholarship opportunities at four-year colleges, including private institutions

· College exchange programs with Barnard College, Columbia University and Vassar College

· The only 5 star Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society chapter in New York State

· Transfer agreements with the 11 4-year colleges within the City University of New York & Transfer Agreements and Scholarships with leading four-year private and public colleges and universities (Adelphi, Columbia, Cornell, Georgetown, Long Island University, Mount Holyoke, NYU, Pace, Polytechnic, Smith, St.  John's, Vassar, Wellesley and others) to facilitate seamless transition after graduation from the Honors Program.

· A Study Abroad program in many countries.

· Free access to books or articles that are used for research purposes from any library in the country.

· Optional independent research projects

· A free subscription to the New York Times for every student