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Unique Honors courses are offered on all three USF campuses and select off-site locations. These courses are open to students from any campus, though a permit may be required. Unless otherwise stated, Honors classes require in-person attendance.

To graduate with Honors Distinction and earn the $2,000 cumulative scholarship, First-Time-in-College (FTIC) students must complete the Community Service, Global Engagement, and Academic Requirements.

Honors Admissions Prospective students can join the Judy Genshaft Honors College through one of three different admission processes: First Time in College (FTIC), Transfer, or Current USF Student.

Honors students can earn their undergraduate, medical, pharmacy, or law degrees at an accelerated pace in either the 7-Year B.S./M.D., 7-Year B.S./Pharm.D., or 3 + 3 Bachelor's/J.D. programs. Learn more

Honors College students in good academic standing have the privilege of priority registration at USF. Students on Honors probation will be able to register on the first day of their classification (freshman, sophomore, junior or senior).

Expand your academic interests beyond your major as a member of the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Grow as part of a supportive community of Honors peers with faculty who are committed to your success and explore new opportunities across all three USF campuses.

To be considered for honors at graduation, a baccalaureate candidate must have completed at least 40 credits of graded upper level work at USF and have earned a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 or higher for all graded coursework attempted at USF.

Available on all three USF campuses, Honors LLCs are an enriched residential experience that allows Honors students to enjoy the convenience of living on campus surrounded by peers who share similar academic, career and co-curricular interests.

Tampa 2024 Fall Honors Courses. The Judy Genshaft Honors College offers courses on all three USF campuses, as well as off-site locations. Honors courses are open to students from any home campus, but may require a permit.