The SBCC Honors Program offers a selection of the most popular general education courses students need to take in order to deepen their knowledge of the world and prepare for transfer to a four-year college or university. Honors classes are limited to just 25 students, allowing for individual attention from the professor as well as the opportunity to connect with other dedicated students. Most Honors Program instructors plan field trips related to their curriculum, and Honors Program students are encouraged to join the Honors Fellowship, a student group that provides opportunities for leadership, community service, and socializing.

There are also many scholarships available for Honors Program students. Students may earn an Honors Certificate of Completion in one of two tracks, Social Sciences & Humanities or Sciences/Mathematics. Honors Program students may take advantage of special transfer agreements with many four-year institutions such as UCLA, USC, UCSB, Pomona College, and Pepperdine University.