Academics

Judy Genshaft Honors College

The Judy Genshaft Honors College offers students a close-knit community, academic and study abroad scholarships, priority registration, small class sizes, and personalized academic advising. Students also enjoy a variety of opportunities to learn and grow both on campus and throughout the wider community.

Honors students are encouraged to explore interests beyond their major and consider how their developing disciplinary expertise contributes to broader conversations across fields. Students complete four or six Honors courses (depending on their admit type), along with two experiential learning activities of their choice. These experiences are designed to complement a student’s major while adding depth and breadth to their academic journey.

Learn more about other opportunities for motivated and dedicated students to build highly personalized academic experiences on our close-knit campus. Contact the Sarasota-Manatee campus Center for Career & Professional Development office to explore how to earn academic credit for an internship.

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE: OPERATIONAL TRANSITION

To support college-wide operational efficiency, the Judy Genshaft Honors College will no longer admit applicants at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, and will discontinue Honors programming at USF Sarasota-Manatee after the summer 2026 semester.

For more information about the transition, please visit the Judy Genshaft Honors College at USF Sarasota-Manatee: Operational Transition informational page.

For questions about the Judy Genshaft Honors College, contact Assistant Dean Cayla Lanier.