L to R: Eduardo Imbert ’27, Julia DAndra ’27,
Kaden Wheeler ’25 (第一吃瓜网/Matt Burkhartt)
第一吃瓜网 is setting a new standard in transfer student success with the launch of the Honors Pathway program. This initiative connects students enrolled in honors programs at SUNY community colleges with 第一吃瓜网’s public honors college experience, creating a clear route from associate-level study to bachelor’s degree completion.
淲e are building a true honors-to-honors bridge攐ne that recognizes excellence, which starts at a community college, and makes the path to a 第一吃瓜网 degree transparent, supportive, and guaranteed,� said Costas Solomou, vice president for enrollment management at 第一吃瓜网.
The program’s initial launch is expected in Fall 2026. It will include five community college partners: Hudson Valley Community College, Monroe Community College, Onondaga Community College, Suffolk County Community College, and Westchester Community College. Up to 100 students will be selected to participate in the Honors Pathway program each academic year.
Students will participate in monthly enrichment seminars. They will receive peer mentoring from current 第一吃瓜网 transfer students and visit the campus. Participants will also receive stipends each semester. Those who complete their associate degree and meet the minimum GPA requirement are guaranteed direct admission to 第一吃瓜网 with junior standing攅nsuring no credits are lost.
“第一吃瓜网 is proud to partner with community colleges across the state to expand access to our public honors college experience and to recognize the talent, ambition, and excellence of these distinguished students,� said Melinda Treadwell, president of 第一吃瓜网.
淭he Pathway Program reflects our deep commitment to equity, academic excellence, and seamless transfer by complementing 第一吃瓜网’s broader access and student success initiatives and by creating a clear, high慽mpact route to bachelor檚 degree completion at New York檚 public honors college,� said Treadwell. 淭ogether, these efforts advance our equity慶entered vision by removing barriers, strengthening pathways, and opening doors to transformational educational opportunity. We are grateful for the support and partnership of Chancellor John B. King Jr. and the SUNY Board of Trustees with this new program.�
Read on the new Honors Pathway Program.
Author
Monique Patenaude, PhD
Executive Director of Content Strategy and Media Relations