SF Honors News: Important Registration and Graduation Information
Set yourself up for success in Summer and Fall
This week is a critical time when it comes to setting yourself up for future success. If you take a little time to put together a solid academic plan and select courses for the coming term that support your plan, you can be sure that you’re working toward your education and career goals. As you all get ready to do the critical work of selecting classes for the Summer and Fall, I’ve got some important reminders and updates.
Your Registration Date is March 28th
Thanks to a ton of work from the fine folks in IT and Records, you can start signing up for classes this Thursday! Now is a perfect time to plan ahead and select the classes you want so that when Thursday morning comes you can log into eSantaFe and pick the schedule you want.
Clear Your Registration Holds
While you’re logging into eSantaFe and planning ahead, take a moment to check in “My Status” and clear any registration holds. Whether it’s a financial obligation, the Registration Agreement, or just a late library book, there are a number of holds that can prevent you from registering for classes when your time comes. Take care of these ahead of time to make sure you can get registered right away when Advanced Registration starts.
Register for Honors Classes Using the Honors Registration Request Form
Once you have selected your courses for the coming term, including your honors courses, you can request Honors courses be added to your schedule using the Honors Registration Request Form. In fact, you don’t need to wait until your registration date to do this—you can request Honors classes right now. Note that you don’t need to include your whole schedule, just your Honors classes.
Plan the Perfect Schedule
Scheduling requirements are different for each student, but there are some general guidelines, however, that are helpful as you build your schedule for the summer and fall. Follow these brief steps to start building a strong plan.
Maintain your honors status: To remain in the Honors Program, you will need to register for at least 3 credits of Honors coursework for the upcoming semester, or earn 30 Honors points. Click here for a listing of honors courses to be offered this coming semester.
Maintain progress toward your degree and/or transfer: You can review your progress toward earning your degree, as well as any courses required or suggested for transfer by reviewing your Degree Audit in eSantaFe. If you have any questions about degree or transfer requirements, take a minute to connect with the Academic Advisement Center.
Balance your time: Santa Fe expects that you will invest 2 - 3 hours per week for each credit hour that you register. This means that, for example, a full-time, 12 credit, schedule equates to a roughly 24- to 36-hour per week commitment.
Introducing: The Honors Advantage Workshop Series
Being a member of the SF Honors Program gives you advantages academically, professionally, and when it’s time to apply for transfer, scholarship, and internships. Starting this week, we want to work to make sure every student in the Honors Program can make the most of these advantages. It’s for this reason that we are launching the Honors Advantage workshop series—brief workshops every week that give you a chance to connect with fellow Honors students, Honors Ambassadors, and staff to take advantage of exciting opportunities, learn more about the program, and make progress toward your Honors Credential. You can see information on upcoming Honors Advantage Workshops in the Canvas Calendar, or take a look at upcoming dates below.
Upcoming Honors Advantage Workshops
Wednesday, March 27, 2pm - 3pm: Building a Plan and Preparing for Registration
Tuesday, April 2, 1pm - 2pm: Transfer Applications - Planning, Preparing, and Essays
Honors Schedule: Summer and Fall 2024
Remember that, when planning your schedule you’ll want to make room for at least one Honors class each semester. To help you put together that plan, we’ve got the schedule of classes for Summer and Fall 2024. Just remember that you’ll need to fill out an Honors Registration Request Form for any Honors class you plan to take.
You can see the full schedule right here on the Honors Hub.
I’m really excited for everything we have going on this year, but here are some highlights from our new schedule:
This summer, for the first time ever, we have a summer class! Knock out your humanities requirement with Art Appreciation (ARH1000, section 0H1) in Summer B.
This Fall, take Macroeconomics (ECO2013, section 0H1) at the Blount Center, in downtown Gainesville, right down the street from UF!
Art Appreciation (ARH1000, Section 0H1) and Art Fundamentals (ART1001C) Honors are going to be available at the Davis Center in Archer this Fall! Take a short drive to the beautiful country and get your art on!
How does Registration Work for Honors Students?
In previous semesters, Honors students relied on the Honors Program Office for academic planning, class selection, and registration for courses during advanced registration. This semester, Honors Students:
Can register themselves for Summer and Fall classes in eSantaFe during Advanced Registration, as early as March 28.
Will register for Honors Classes using the Honors Registration Request Form
Will work with Academic Advisors in the SF AAC and UF@SF Center to develop academic plans.
How do I Know What to Take?
We’re all more successful when we know why we’re doing what we’re doing, and this semester is a perfect time to build or refine your academic plan. Whether you are working on your first plan of study, created yours with me last semester, or got your start with Professor Hom, now is a great time to connect with an advisor to build a plan. Just remember that you want to take at least one Honors class per semester.
Honors Advantage Workshop: Building a Plan and Preparing for Registration
March 27, 2pm - 3pm
Honors Conference Room: Building A, Room 216
Many students you have already reached out to our office about selecting classes for Summer and Fall. Start planning for upcoming semesters and learn more about which classes you need and why! This is a great first step to take before connecting with an Academic Advisors in the AAC, and an excellent opportunity to learn about academic planning and how you can use it to satisfy your program requirements.
Email the Honors Office at honors@sfcollege.edu for more information.
Meet with your Advisor in the SF Academic Advisement Center
Your advisor in the AAC is the expert in preparing for graduation from SF and transfer to a university and they are dedicated to supporting your education and career goals. Make an appointment to put together your academic plan now, before it’s time to register. You can learn more about the AAC through the SF Advisement website, or set up an appointment to meet with your advisor.
Meet with a UF advisor in the UF@SF Center
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 plan of study. Contact the UF@SF Center for information on when UF advisors will be visiting to meet with prospective transfer students.
When and How Can I Register?
As an SF Honors Student, you have access to Advanced Registration, meaning that you can register for classes as early as March 28. The process for registration is a little different, however, depending on which classes you plan to take:
Non-Honors Classes: Log into eSantaFe during Advanced Registration, then navigate to “Classes” and “Register for Classes.” Select the sections you want and register for them. It’s that easy!
Honors Classes: Registering for Honors classes requires that you submit an Honors Registration Request form. Just log into eSantaFe and find the Honors classes you want to take—their section numbers will have the letter H in them—and then put their information in the form.
Spring 2024 Graduates: Apply For Honors Graduation
Planning to graduate Spring or Summer this year? Now is a great time to begin working on your application for Honors Graduation. Completing and applying for your Honors credential requires you to:
Finish earning your Honors points.
Complete the Honors Credential Worksheet.
Complete and Honors Portfolio.
Submit and Honors Graduation Survey
You can find more information about applying for Honors Graduation in the modules list of the the Honors Canvas course. If you’re unsure about earning points. finishing your worksheet, or completing your portfolio, keep your eyes on the Honors Advantage Workshop Series.