UNF: Hicks Honors College

The Hicks Honors College is the most unique college at UNF since it is composed of students from every major and all colleges at the university. Our engaging in-person interdisciplinary program allows our students to be a part of a supportive, close-knit community while deepening their academics through classes that push them to think in out-of-the-box ways. We focus on broadening our students' perspectives and capabilities so that, by the time they graduate, they have developed valuable “soft skills” as well as the academic depth and breadth necessary to enrich their lives and to garner attention from employers and graduate programs alike.

Honors VIP Tours

Hicks Honors College VIP Tours are different than general campus tours. While a general campus tour will take students and families all around UNF's campus to see popular locations such as the dining hall or UNF Student Union, the Honors VIP tour focuses on experiences specific to Hicks Honors College students. The tour's highlights are:

Hearing from a representative of the Hicks Honors College
Attending an undergraduate admissions information session
Meeting current Honors students during a guided campus tour
Hear about ways to get involved outside the classroom
Learn about our Honors first-year Living Learning Community

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Honors Family Weekend (Oct. 18-20, 2024)

Family Weekend is Friday, October 18th through Sunday October 20th.

Current Honors students and alumni are welcome to join us for Boo in the Q, the Honors Gala, and Breakfast at the Beach! However, Saturday's Eco Adventure is reserved for current first-year Honors students and their families due to Eco's limited space.

Friday: Boo in the Q! 5-8:30 in the Crossings Q Atrium. The Honors Student Union is partnering with the First Year LLC to host a fun-filled, family-friendly Halloween-themed event in the Crossings Q Atrium. We will have pumpkin painting, a photo booth, games, and snacks. Feel free to drop in before or after your dinner plans! No charge for entry!

Saturday First-Year + Family Eco Adventure: 1-4pm at Eco-Adventure. There will be 3 rotations, and people can sign up for one or more activities: ziplining (ages 6+, $15/per person), waterfront $15/family, and hiking. UNF students are free!

Saturday Honors Gala: 5:30-9pm at the Robinson Theater. Join us for a picnic outside with several local food trucks and then a talent show and first year showcase! Come learn about what your students are doing in their first year experience Honors Colloquium class and enjoy entertainment provided by our students! Students will also describe the philanthropic project that they are supporting this year. UNF Honors students will receive $10 in coupons towards their food choices; families can purchase directly from the trucks. There are many benches, a few tables, and some tablecloths to use for picnicking. At 7pm, we will all go to the Robinson theater for the showcase.

Sunday: Breakfast at the Beach: 9-11am. Join us for coffee and donuts at Jacksonville Beach, near the Jax Beach Lifeguard Station. This will be a relaxed time to refresh yourself, chat with other parents and Honors staff, play beach games, and enjoy one of Jacksonville’s natural treasures before we say goodbye! Breakfast is free, and you are welcome to drop in anytime in that window.