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Transfer Students and Other Admissions

  • Can I apply to the Honors College?
    Yes we accept transfer students. You can participate in the Hicks Honors College, too! If you have all or most of your General Education covered, you may be able to waive the Foundation/Core courses and begin with the upper-division component of the program. Apply using the same applications as first-time college students.
  • Are the requirements the same as first year students?
    No, we will customize the requirements to best fit where you are at in your degree. Please work with an honors advisor on how to complete the honors requirements.
  • Do I need to take any honors courses?
    You will be required to take the IDH 3924 Honors Pre-Capstone Symposium class.  It is offered year round as a 0-1 credit hour option.  We offer the class online or in person depending on your preference.  Please work with an Honors advisor to fit this class into your schedule.
  • What is the IDH 3924 Pre-Capstone Symposium course?
    This course is a required introduction to the upper-division Hicks Honors College program, and focuses especially on the Capstone. The course also develops the Honors community, acquaints students with the requirements of the upper-division Hicks Honors program, provides a complete overview of the resources provided through the program, guides students in mapping out their specific curricular and co-curricular paths, and introduces them to the expectations of the e-portfolio and Capstone requirements. It may also focus on different academic themes. Participation in Honors-sponsored events outside of class time is expected. 
  • Can I apply if I am a UNF student already?
    Yes, we accept students who are in there second semester or later in the Honors program.  You can participate in the Hicks Honors College, too! If you have all or most of your General Education covered, you may be able to waive the Foundation/Core courses and begin with the upper-division component of the program. Apply using the same applications as first-time college students.
  • What honors requirements do I have to complete?
    We will customize the requirements to best fit where you are at in your degree. Please work with an honors advisor on how to complete the honors requirements.