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Foundations of Knowledge and Learning
for Honors Students
English Composition
ENC1102 and ENC1102
Mathematics
6 credits, determined by your major
Fine Arts
IDH3100
Humanities
IDH2010 or IDH3100
Human and Cultural Diversity in a Global Context
IDH4200
Natural Science: Life & Physical
IDH3350
Social & Behavioral Sciences
IDH3400 or IDH3600
Writing Intensive & Capstone
IDH5956 and IDH5975
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.
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.
The Honors College Curriculum
Honors Arts & Humanities
Acquisition of Knowledge
Natural Sciences Honors
Social Sciences Honors
Other Honors Course Options
Geographical Perspectives Honors
Discovery: Problems, People and
Processes
Seminar in Applied Ethics
Major Works/ Major Issues
Thesis (2 semesters)
Arts & Humanities Performance option
Special Topics courses
Honors Research
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
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.
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.
Required Grade Point Averages
3.3
3.2
Graduate with Honors College Designation
Renew Honors Scholarship - Automatic
3.0
Maintain Academic Scholars and all USF
Admissions Awards*
Honors College Probation (2.99-2.5)
2.75
2.0
Maintain Medallion Scholars
Good Academic Standing - USF
*Please note that students receiving any Admissions Award
must complete 30 USF credits by the end of Summer 2014.
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
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.
6-Year Stetson Law Program
Students complete their FKL and Major
requirements in 3 years then start at Stetson Law
in the 4th year.
GPA and LSAT requirements, tuition benefits
Questions? See Mrs. Lanier.
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 escheduler. See winners on our website!
Keep In Touch!
USF Email Account: The only account the University will use. Check it
often.
Honors Website: http://honors.usf.edu
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