Admissions Policy for the Honors Program

The Honors Program is highly selective, admitting fewer than 10 percent of the entering first year class for participation. The program recruits and admits students whose scholastic performance demonstrates an enthusiastic and curious approach to learning. We look not only for students who have high grade point averages and test scores, but also for students who have sought out the most challenging high school courses, are leaders in their school and community, and give back to the larger community through service. All prospective students must begin by applying to UNF.

Admissions Policy for First Time In College (FTIC) Students

UNF Merit Scholar

If you are an All UNF Academic, Presidential, Blue & Gold or any other merit scholarship recipient, then no application is necessary. You are automatically invited to join the UNF Honors Program. To show that you accept admission into the Honors Program, you must submit an intent form, which you will receive with your invitation.

Automatic Admission

If your GPA and standardized test score meet the following criteria, you are automatically invited to join the Honors Program. To show that you accept admission into the Honors Program, you must submit an Intent form, which you will receive with your invitation.

GPA/Test Score requirements:

(GPA x 100) + SAT test score >= 1600 or
(GPA x 100) + (ACT test score x 100) >= 3150

Applicants for Review

Students who do not meet the criteria stated above for auto-admission are encouraged to apply by submitting an on-line application that can be accessed from the Honors website. Often students who do not meet the auto-admission standards appreciate the Honors curriculum the most and excel once they enter college, so no one is discouraged from applying.

Applications are accepted for the Honors Program from September 1 to May 1 of every year. The Honors Program is a limited access program and spaces are filled on a first-come-first-served basis. After our student capacity has been met, students who are admitted into the program will be placed on a waiting list.

Admissions Policy for Transfer Students or Current UNF Students

Students who did not join the Honors Program as first year students or who are transferring from another school may join the program if they have a minimum college GPA of 3.4. They must complete the on-line Honors Application accessed through the Honors website by October 1 for Spring term and May 1 for Fall term.