USF 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 15-16
Academically talented students in all majors may avail themselves of Honors opportunities at USF's Tampa campus. The College is designed for first-time-in-college students (FTICs); however, Honors also accepts continuing USF and transfer students. These exciting experiences are grounded in the liberal arts tradition and intended for students regardless of major. The primary goals of the Honors College are the development of critical thinking skills, an appreciation of the liberal arts tradition and the development of creative, independent thought. (See complete description under Honors College.) Many scholarships are available for Honors students.
Potential FTIC students are actively recruited, but any interested student who feels that he/she is qualified may request admission. Invited students present at least a 3.7 recalculated weighted academic high school GPA and 1270 SAT (based only on Critical Reading and Mathematics sections) or 29 ACT scores.
Interested continuing USF students and transfer students may request admission by contacting the Honors College. Eligible continuing USF students present a 3.5 USF GPA, based on at least 30 USF credits. Eligible transfer students present a 3.5 transfer GPA, based on at least 30 college credits.
Departmental Honors opportunities are available in select departments that wish to offer Honors-level work for superior students majoring in their disciplines. Requirements vary according to department, but all require the completion of a Thesis. Students may enroll in both the Honors College and Departmental Honors. Students in both programs are required to complete only one Thesis.
Admission to the Honors College is determined by the Dean of the Honors College; admission to Departmental Honors is determined by the individual department. Students who satisfactorily complete Honors and graduate with at least an overall GPA of 3.3 and a USF GPA of 3.3 (all course attempts are included in the Honors GPA) shall be identified as Honors College graduates on their diplomas and transcripts, and at the Honors College Graduation Ceremony.
USF St. Petersburg has an Honors Program. For additional information, please call (727) 553-3103.
Please send questions or comments to:
Karen M. Hall - webcat@ugs.usf.edu
Effective Date: Semester I, 2007
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