At the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, opportunities abound for Honors students to develop highly personalized academic experiences on this small, tight-knit campus. Located directly on Sarasota Bay and less than a mile from the Ringling Museum of Art, there are occasions for outdoor exploration, cultural adventures, as well as innovation in the classroom at the USF Ssarasota Manatee campus. A new Honors lounge provides a dedicated space for students of the Judy Genshaft Honors College to meet and connect.
Students accepted to the Judy Genshaft Honors College will receive the benefits of academic and study abroad scholarships, priority registration, small class sizes, and personalized academic advising, as well as a variety of opportunities to learn and grow both inside the College and throughout the community.
Admission
First Year Students
First year students will apply to the University of South Florida before being considered for acceptance into the Judy Genshaft Honors College. Students admitted to USF with a 31 ACT or 1400 SAT, and at least a 4.0 recalculated USF GPA will be automatically accepted into the Judy Genshaft Honors College.
Students who do not reach the criteria for automatic admission are invited to apply. The honors application requires a list of extracurricular activities and a short essay. Learn more about Honors Admissions.
Current USF Sarasota-Manatee and new Transfer Students
The Judy Genshaft Honors College welcomes a diverse community of scholars and there is also an opportunity to enter the College as a transfer or continuing student. Whether transferring from another college or university, or continuing their studies at USF, transfer/continuing students must meet the below requirements to join the Judy Genshaft Honors College.
- 3.5 college GPA
- At least 30 college credits earned after graduating high school
- At least 3 semesters remaining until graduation
Please note that students entering USF with an AA degree received as a dual enrollment student while in high school are considered First-Time-in-College students, and are considered for admission through the First Year Admissions process, which is outlined on this page.
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College Leadership
The program is directed by Cayla Lanier. Ms. Lanier has worked with the Judy Genshaft Honors College for more than 10 years, and is a graduate of the program. She holds a BA in Marketing from USF, an MA in Advertising from the University of Texas at Austin, and is currently working on her dissertation to complete a PhD in Communication from USF.
