Honors College
Stand Out From the Crowd. Apply to the Honors College
You’ve worked hard, and it shows. Now, it’s time to join a community that will push you even further.
The Florida Southern Honors College is more than just a collection of advanced courses. It’s an invitation to think deeper, question broadly, and collaborate across disciplines. Guided by FSC’s most distinguished faculty, you’ll engage in high-impact learning that prepares you for graduate study, competitive fellowships, and leadership roles in your field.
Registration is Currently Closed
Application Deadlines
You may submit your Honors College application by one of the following deadlines:
Nov 1
Priority
Jan 3
Priority
March 1
Regular
Decisions are communicated approximately six weeks after each deadline. All applications are evaluated equally; there's no disadvantage in choosing the deadline that works best for you.
Launch Your Career With Honors-only Opportunities
- Conduct a two-year capstone research project alongside a faculty mentor — experience that stands out on grad school and job applications
- Publish your original work and present at professional conferences
- Gain access to exclusive lectures, symposia, and networking events with leaders across industries
- Take up to 20 credit hours per semester at no extra cost — accelerate your path to graduation or add a second major
- Enjoy early registration to get the classes you need, when you need them
- Study, collaborate, and prepare for what’s next in a private Honors student lounge
- Live among fellow scholars in the Honors Living/Learning Community, designed to support your academic goals
Honors Course Progression
With an emphasis on scholarly inquiry, the Honors College is fully integrated into your existing degree plan, and doesn’t require additional credit hours beyond your major. Instead, it enhances your education through a thoughtfully designed sequence of courses that encourage you to “think big.” Each stage of the program builds on the last, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, conduct original research, and develop a capstone project that reflects your academic journey and ambitions.
First Year
HON 1700 Writing on Contemporary Social Issues
HON 1701 Speaking on Contemporary Social Issues
HON 1990 Honors First Year Seminar
Second Year
Honors Liberal Arts Course
HON 2990 Honors Second Year Seminar
Third Year
HON 3955, 3956 Honors Directed Study
Submit Thesis Proposal and Present Proposal at Fiat Lux
Fourth Year
HON 4955, 4956 Thesis Writing
Submit Final Thesis
Present Thesis at Fiat Lux
Who Should Apply to the Honors College?
Honors students are more than just high achievers; they embrace challenges, thrive on collaboration, and understand that success is built through community. At FSC, Honors students are part of a supportive cohort that encourages growth, discovery, and the pursuit of purpose.
To apply to the Honors College, students must:
- Have at least a 3.5 weighted GPA
- Complete the Honors application and share your interest and what you hope to gain through your participation.
- In the application, share at least three markers of excellence* from the following areas.
* You are not required to have one from each section, just three from the overall list
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Contact
Silviana Falcon, D.H.A.
Associate Provost for the Honors College and Strategic Business Partnerships
Associate Professor of Business Administration
Tanner Chair in Ethics in Business and Economics
Thad Buckner Building
863.680.5067fax 863.680.4355