Eligibility

Who can apply

• High school graduates.
• Transfer students taking core classes at SAC or a partner Alamo College.
• Travis Early College High School dual credit students, including those with:
  • Gifted and Talented early admission.
  • Honors Students/AP Exams.
• Homeschool @ SAC students.
• Students who are taking core classes at SAC towards a degree or applicable professional program.
• Students pursuing a SAC Associate’s Degree requiring at least 12 hours in the Texas Core Curriculum who are also willing to participate in some HAP activities, seek out some volunteer/experiential learning, and possibly complete a Research Symposium project by graduation (ideally, in the second or third semester of classes).
• Others by application.

Minimum requirements

• High school graduates: minimum 3.25+ GPA (85/B).
• "College Ready" writing skills: TSIA 2.0 placement: college-level Writing and Reading with a minimum essay score of 5.
  • If student is below these skills but really wants to join, they should contact the Director for a meeting on how the might make this happen. 
• College first-year: minimum 3.25 GPA.
• Individual exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

After admission (to remain in good standing)

• You must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA.
  • (students who drop below that will be reviewed and meet with the director regularly).
• Pass all attempted courses with a C or better.
• Meet academic advising benchmarks and meet with your advisor at least once a semester.
• Remain in good standing with the College.