Nationally Recognized Honors
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of American Junior Colleges
Contact Geoffrey Tabor at 413-236-1610 for more information.
BCC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is known as Xi Alpha. The purpose of this society is to recognize and encourage scholarship among junior and community college students. An induction program is held in April or May. Students must be currently enrolled at the college and have accumulated 12 or more BCC credits that apply toward graduation. Students are provided with leadership opportunities and are encouraged to participate in community service projects. PTK membership qualifies students for special scholarships at many four-year institutions.
Criteria:
- Students who have earned between 12 and 29 degree credits with a 3.800 cumulative GPA
- Students who have earned 30 or more credits with a 3.600 cumulative GPA
Notification:
- Invitation to join XI Alpha Chapter (membership fee required)
- Membership and induction ceremony in National Honor Society
- Notation on student’s academic transcript
- Embossed membership certificate
- PTK honors stole, scholarship and transfer resources
Berkshire Honors Scholar Program
Contact Stacy Evans at 413-236-4563 for more information.
The Berkshire Honors Scholars Program at BCC provides a creative and challenge-driven learning experience. The program is designed for highly motivated and capable students who want to pursue the highest level of academic achievement that asks students to go a bit further, to look a bit more deeply and to work more independently.
Criteria:
- Current BCC students with 12 or more 100- or 200-level credits with GPA of 3.25 or higher
- Transfer students with 12 or more 100- or 200-level credits with GPA from transfer institution of 3.25 or higher
- Recent high school graduates with a GPA of 3.25 or higher (83 or higher on a 100-point scale)**
Notification:
- Eligibility to take designated Honors courses
- Use of the Berkshire Honors Scholar Center
- Identification of honors course work on student’s academic transcript
- Designation as Berkshire Honors Scholar in commencement program and on student’s academic transcript if student completes all program/graduation requirements
Students who are close but do not meet these criteria may meet with the Honors Coordinator to create an alternate application.
* Courses with earned grades of P/NP (Pass/No Pass) are not eligible. Students who fail to complete a course are not eligible for the Dean’s List whether they are part-time or full-time students.
** For more information on the above honors, contact the Registrar’s Office at 413-236-2137.