These students receive certificates of highest distinction, high distinction or distinction, based on maintaining a 4.0, 3.9 or 3.8 overall grade point average respectively, during their first two years at UF with a twelve-hour course load each semester. At the end of each fall and spring term, the dean recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of students who are enrolled full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.75. The college offers a variety of opportunities for independent and seminar honors work to those undergraduates who have demonstrated appropriate qualifications. Superior students should take initiative in planning undergraduate and graduate programs. They should consult the honors coordinator in their department about requirements for the baccalaureate degree with honors, high honors or highest honors.
Some majors have additional requirements.
Upon evaluation by the department or other responsible group, the student will be recommended for high or highest honors. Postbaccalaureate students are not eligible to receive honors recognition. Handbooks are also available on the AAC web site. Refer to the Student Services section or 200 Walker Hall for more information. The Career Resource Center employs a counselor especially for CLAS students.