USF 1998-99 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 17
Superior students in all majors may avail themselves of Honors opportunities at USF. University Honors Program-Four Year Track is designed for first-time-in-college students. University Honors Program-Two Year Track is designed for transfer or upper-level students. These exciting programs are grounded in the liberal arts tradition and intended for students regardless of major. The primary goals of University Honors are the development of critical thinking skills, an appreciation of the liberal arts tradition and the development of creative, independent thought. (See complete Program description in Undergraduate Studies.)
Potential University Honors Program-Four Year Track students are actively recruited, but any interested student who feels that he/she is qualified may request admission. Students typically have 3.7 high school GPAs and 1270 SAT I or 29 ACT scores. Many scholarships are available for Honors students.
Potential University Honors Program-Two Year Track students are actively recruited, but any interested student who feels that he/she is qualified may request admission. Students typically have 3.50 college GPAs and 1270 SATI or 29 ACT scores. A number of scholarships are available for Honors students.
Departmental Honors Programs are available in selected 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 enrolled in both University and Departmental Honors are required to complete one Thesis.
Admission to University Honors is determined by the University Honors Committee and the Director of Honors; 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 shall be identified as Honors Program Graduates at Commencement as well as on their diplomas and transcripts.
The St. Petersburg Campus offers an interdisciplinary Campus Honors Program to superior students in all majors who have transferred to USF with or without an A.A. degree. The Campus Honors Committee and Director determine admission to the program. Applications should be submitted to the Director on the St. Petersburg Campus. (See complete Program description in Undergraduate Studies.)
The USF Scholars' Community is for students who have high school GPAs of 3.50 and SAT I scores of 1200 or EACT scores of 27. Students in the Community who wish to participate in Honors should discuss this with the Director of Honors.
Students in the Community and in Honors have the option of living in the Honors residence hall on campus. Living here gives students the opportunity to socialize and study with academic peers, enriching the college experience. The Lounge in Cooper Hall serves as a social hub for students. Organized social activities and social projects are carefully planned for students in the Community. Scholars' Community students are among the first to register each semester. Special advising and counseling are always available to students in the Community.
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Effective Date: Semester I, 1998
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