1. Honors College Overview Connect With Us!

2. Foundations of Knowledge and Learning for Honors Students English CompositionENC1102 and ENC1102 Mathematics6 credits, determined by your major Fine ArtsIDH3100 HumanitiesIDH2010 or IDH3100 Human and Cultural Diversity in a Global ContextIDH4200 Natural Science: Life & PhysicalIDH3350 Social & Behavioral SciencesIDH3400 or IDH3600 Writing Intensive & CapstoneIDH5956 and IDH5975

3. Math Requirements Two Math Courses are required for FKL. Specific courses are determined by your major. Several majors require specific Calculus or Statistics courses. If your major does not specify a particular math course, you may choose any two math courses. College Math vs High School Math – it’s not the same.

4. Accelerated Credit: AP, IB, CLEP, etc. USF awards accelerated credit according to the state approved equivalencies. Your academic advisor will help you determine where your credits will fit in with your major and degree requirements. English and Math equivalencies are on your worksheet. Information for other courses is on the Honors Website.

5. The Honors College Curriculum Honors Arts & Humanities Acquisition of Knowledge Natural Sciences Honors Social Sciences Honors Geographical Perspectives Honors Seminar in Applied Ethics Major Works/ Major Issues Thesis (2 semesters) Other Honors Course Options Discovery: Problems, People and Processes Arts & Humanities Performance option Special Topics courses Honors Research

6. The Honors College Curriculum Minimum Requirements First Year Fall: IDH3100 Arts and Humanities Spring: IDH2010 Acquisition of Knowledge Second Year One Core Honors Course Third Year One Core Honors Course Fourth Year Fall: IDH5956 Thesis Spring: IDH5975 Thesis

7. Cultural Experience Requirement The Honors College believes every student must have a significant cultural experience to enhance their curriculum and competitiveness in our global world. How to meet the requirement: 2 semesters of a foreign language at the beginning level (example: SPN 1120 and SPN 1121). Same requirement as the BA language requirement. Participation in an Honors course that travels to a non-English speaking country. Participation in a university sponsored study abroad program of 4 weeks or more, to a non-English speaking area.

8. Academic Advising All first-year students MUST meet with their academic advisor during the Fall and Spring semesters prior to registering for the next semester courses. Students will have a hold placed on their OASIS account until they meet with their Honors College Advisor. Make your registration advising appointment early, as advisors’ schedules fill quickly. Appointments typically last 30 minutes. Short walk-in appointments are available throughout the semester, but are not a substitute for a registration appointment.

9. Required Grade Point Averages 3.3Graduate with Honors College Designation 3.2 Renew Honors Scholarship - Automatic 3.0Maintain Academic Scholars and all USF Admissions Awards* Honors College Probation (2.99-2.5) 2.75Maintain Medallion Scholars 2.0Good Academic Standing - USF *Please note that students receiving any Admissions Award must complete 30 USF credits by the end of Summer 2014.

10. Excess Hours Policy Students will pay double the tuition rate for each credit hour either beyond 132 for students in a 120-hour degree program or 110% in excess of the hours required. Exceptions to the policy Planning your academic career carefully Stay in touch with your academic advisor

11. 7-Year USF Medical School Program Requires a 3.8 HS GPA and 1350 SAT or 30 ACT. Special Advising Group Session in ALN 263. Questions? Please see Ms. Brown-Wujick.

12. 6-Year Stetson Law Program Students complete their FKL and Major requirements in 3 years then start at Stetson Law in the 4 th year. GPA and LSAT requirements, tuition benefits Questions? See Mrs. Lanier.

13. Office of National Scholarships The Office of National Scholarships identifies, recruits and mentors high achieving students of every level at USF to apply for prestigious national scholarships like the Fulbright UK, Hollings and Udall, Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes and many others. Contact: ONS.usf.edu, make an appointment through e- scheduler. See winners on our website!

14. Keep In Touch! USF Email Account: The only account the University will use. Check it often. Honors Website: http://honors.usf.eduhttp://honors.usf.edu Event Calendar Course Descriptions E-Scheduler Permit Request Forms Know-A-Bull Newsletter Facebook and Twitter Stop by anytime!

15. The Honors College at USF ALN 241 Phone: (813) 974-3087 http://honors.usf.edu contactus@honors.usf.edu Facebook