Overview
The Judy Genshaft Honors College offers ambitious University of South Florida students the opportunity for an enriched academic experience beyond their major coursework. The college provides a distinct interdisciplinary curriculum, engaging students in dynamic ideas, project-based experiential learning, and undergraduate research.
Benefits of joining the USF Judy Genshaft Honors College include:
- Interdisciplinary Honors Courses: Students learn from expert faculty and their peers, participating in intellectually stimulating and diverse academic experiences.
- Experiential Learning Opportunities: Honors students have access to exclusive study abroad trips, internships, and service-learning projects, enhancing their educational journey and personal growth.
- Personalized Honors Advising: Dedicated Honors advisors offer personalized to help students navigate their academic and career goals.
- Honors Living Learning Communities: Students can reside in exclusive living learning communities, fostering a close-knit environment, friendships, and strong sense of community.
- Honors Priority Registration: Honors students receive priority registration for classes, helping to ensure they can enroll in the courses they need and want.
- Scholarship Opportunities: The college guarantees $2,000 in scholarship funds for students who complete Honors requirements.
The honors college at USF St. Petersburg
On the St. Petersburg campus, the Judy Genshaft Honors College is housed in the historic Snell House, a Dutch Colonial mansion built in 1904 by St. Petersburg pioneer Perry Snell.
This unique location symbolizes the close relationship between the campus and thriving downtown St. Petersburg, where museums, tech and hospitality businesses, and concert venues are just a few walkable blocks away.
Honors students engage with the community at the St. Petersburg campus while appreciating a close relationship to the natural waterfront environment. The Judy Genshaft Honors College takes advantage of this amazing location and offers courses such as Destination Stewardship: Promoting Sustainable Tourism in Pinellas County and Healing Art at the James Museum.
the Honors College Experience
Discover what it’s like to be an Honors student at USF St. Petersburg! From engaging courses and study abroad programs to research and leadership opportunities, the Judy Genshaft Honors College offers a vibrant academic community that feels like home.
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Admissions for the honors college
Students who possess curiosity, a love of learning, open minds, and a desire to be involved are encouraged to apply to join this warm and friendly community. Prospective students have the opportunity to join the Judy Genshaft Honors College as first time in college (FTIC) or upper-level (transfer/continuing) students by submitting the appropriate application.
Become a Gulf Scholar
Honors students on the St. Petersburg campus can take on real-world environmental and social challenges by becoming Gulf Scholar Change Agents through the Gulf Scholars Program. Drawing on the campus’s waterfront location and strong community partnerships, the program offers a two-year interdisciplinary experience focused on sustainability, leadership, and community engagement.
Each year, about 20 students from diverse majors are selected to complete Gulf-themed Honors coursework, participate in experiential learning, attend the Gulf Scholars Symposium, and create a public-facing Gulf Impact Project. Scholars receive up to $3,500 in financial assistance, including travel funding, project support, and a scholarship.
Learn more about the Gulf Scholars Program
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