Honors News: November 12, 2024
Back to business after a nice break.
Good morning Honors community! After a well-deserved long weekend, it’s time to get back to business—hopefully feeling rested and revitalized! As we get into November in earnest, it feels like we’re really starting to think seriously about the Spring and getting ready for next steps. Whether you’re planning for your first, next, or last semester in Honors there’s important news you need to know, and we’ve got it all in one place for you.
In this Edition
Reminder: Office Hours
Meet the Navigators
Register for Spring 2025 Honors Classes
New to Honors? Take a Required First-Semester Credit
Missed orientation? Get Caught Up Now
Planning to graduate this semester? Honors Information Coming This Week
Help Design the New Honors Space
PartnerSHPE Meeting Today!
Reminder: Honors Office Hours
We’re both fast and furious here at the end of the semester, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t time to connect.
This week’s office hours:
Monday: 9 AM- 11 AM & 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Tuesday: 1PM - 3PM
Wednesday: 9 AM- 11 AM & 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Thursday: 1PM - 3PM
Friday: Available by appointment
Meet the Navigators
Sometimes, you want to talk to someone who’s been where you are and can offer some insight. Whether you’re trying to find opportunities to earn points, are considering a new academic path, want to figure out which classes you’ll enjoy, or just want a chance to connect, our Navigators are here for you! Honors Navigators are student leaders who are dedicated to supporting the Honors community. For the next several weeks, we’ll highlight our team of Navigators, and we’re excited to start with our Navigator Coordinators, Lila and Makaila:
Meet with a Navigator:
Arasan: Monday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Makaila: Monday and Wednesday, 9am - 11am
Paula: Monday/Wednesday, 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Lila: Thursday, 2pm - 3:30pm
Nathan: Friday, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Claudia: Friday, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Register for Spring 2025 Honors Classes
Starting today, Honors students can begin building their schedules for the coming spring semester. Start planning for next term by viewing the Spring 2025 Honors Course Catalog. Although there are a couple of gaps left to fill in, all TBA courses will be updated in the upcoming weeks.
Check eSantaFe for Registration Holds
Before you register, be sure to check your eSantaFe account for registration holds. Holds, such as the requirement to complete a registration agreement or meet with an advisor, will result in you being ineligible to register for courses and significantly delay processing.
Request Classes Now
Are you ready to request your Honors classes for Spring? Use the Honors Registration Request system to select your classes now. Submit your request today, and we will begin processing them as soon as possible. Regularly check your student email for confirmation of registration or additional details about next steps after this date.
Planning for Spring Classes
Are you trying to figure out which classes would be the best fit for this spring, summer, or beyond? The best way to set up a plan for success is to meet with your advisor in the Academic Advisement Center. Log into eSantaFe now to find your advisor and set up a time to meet.
If you are planning to transfer to UF in the future, now is also an excellent time to plan on meeting with an advisor from your intended program. Contact the UF@SF Center for information on when UF advisors will be visiting to meet with prospective transfer students.
New to Honors? Remember to take a first-semester credit
We know that having a strong foundation and common academic experience are great ways to make sure you are successful in the Honors Program. As such, all new Honors Program members accepted for Spring 2025 are required to sign up for one of the following courses for the Spring 2025 semester.
Sign up for one of the courses below. Each course is a one-credit class that will require up to 3 - 4 hours of involvement per week. If the class is SLS1320, you will need to submit a registration request, but you can enroll in LIS1002 and LIS2004 via eSantaFe like any other class. If you are not able to register for one of these courses or if registering for one of these courses for the spring would present an inordinate burden, please email honors@sfcollege.edu so that we can coordinate on a solution.
Option 1: Honors Foundation Seminar (SLS1320) The Honors Foundation Seminar gives you an opportunity to connect with other members of the Honors Program, SF resources, and our local community. Build a strong foundation in the Honors Program while working together on a semester-long service project that supports a local organization! Because this is an Honors course, it is worth 10 Honors Points. This class meets once per week on Fridays—section GH1 at 9:30 and section GH2 at 11:00—and begins in Spring G (February 2).
Option 2: Library Online Resources (LIS1002) Library Online Resources is a one credit hour course that provides an introduction to information retrieval using SF library databases. This class is available online in either Spring A (first half of spring) or Spring B (second half of spring). You can register for this class on your own through eSantaFe.
Option 3: Internet Research (LIS2004) Internet Research is a one credit hour course that focuses on methods of accessing information resources available through the Internet. Students will learn how to design effective search strategies and how to retrieve, evaluate, and cite Internet sources. This class is available online in either Spring A (first half of spring) or Spring B (second half of spring). You can register for this class on your own through eSantaFe.
Missed Orientation? Get Caught Up Now
Completing Honors orientation is an essential (and mandatory) step in accepting your membership in the Honors Program. If you weren’t able to attend one of our in-person and online sessions last week, email honors@sfcollege.edu to set up a time to meet and catch up on what was covered in orientation.
Planning to Graduate This Semester? Honors Information Coming This Week
If you’re in your last semester, there’s a lot to be excited about, but also a lot to sort out before you’re done! Luckily, getting ready to graduate with Honors, High Honors, or Highest Honors doesn’t have to be hard. If you’ve already completed your Honors Graduation Survey, we’ll be in touch later this week with more information about how to prepare to graduate with your Honors credential.
Help Design the New Honors Space
5 Honors Points for involvement
Are you ready to help shape the future of our Honors community? We’re excited to offer students the chance to join the design team for our new and improved Honors space! This project includes creating murals and selecting new furniture, giving you the opportunity to bring your creative ideas to life.
This is a fantastic way to connect with other Honors students, build friendships, and leave a lasting impact on the program. Whether you’re passionate about art, design, or just want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to have your input!
If you’d like more details on what this project entails, please reach out to Lila.Sher@go.college.edu and share your interest.
PartnerSHPE General Body Meeting Today!
