Hiram College is pleased to announce it has again been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Transfer Honor Roll, awarded by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). This prestigious recognition highlights colleges and universities that demonstrate exemplary support and pathways for community college transfer students. 

Each year, PTK identifies the top 25% of four-year institutions using a robust evaluation that considers everything from affordability and admissions policies to integration, credit acceptance, and academic success. This year’s Honor Roll includes 251 institutions nationwide, and Hiram is proud to stand among them.  

Being named to the Honor Roll underscores Hiram’s commitment to building seamless, supportive pathways that empower transfer students from day one through degree completion. It also affirms the effectiveness of the College’s efforts to remove barriers, offer transparent credit transfer, and provide comprehensive advising and financial support. 

“This recognition from Phi Theta Kappa reflects the intentional work happening across our campus to ensure transfer students feel seen, supported, and fully part of the Hiram community,” said Jana Willan, associate vice president for enrollment management at Hiram College. “Transfer students bring valuable perspective and leadership to our student body, and their presence is felt in classrooms, organizations, and across campus life. We’re grateful to PTK for elevating the importance of transfer pathways and the students who enrich our community through them.” 

The College offers several transfer pathways for students from accredited two- and four-year institutions for fall and spring semesters or to enroll in summer courses. Students who have earned their associate degree or students who have earned 64 or more credits may transfer those credits as a block, giving eligible students the opportunity to meet core curriculum without having to take additional general education courses. All admitted transfer students are eligible to receive a merit-based scholarship annually.   

By Jenelle Sanders