Welcome back for more Honors news! The semester is getting into full swing and, barring another snow day or a spring hurricane, I’m hoping we can finally hit our stride. This week, it’s a great opportunity to start looking at important dates for the semester, whether you’re just getting started or getting ready to finish up. If you’re in your first semester, G-term classes—including the Honors Foundations Seminar—start next week. If you’re thinking of transferring to UF, we’ve got updated application deadlines and a UF@SF advising schedule. And, no matter where you are in your journey, we’re here to support you—stop by for a chat, connect with an Honors Navigator, get some studying done, or just hang out and enjoy being a part of the Honors community!
In this Edition
Meet with an Honors Navigator!
Use the new Honors Study Spaces!
What makes a professor great? Tell us.
Honors Research Workshops - Tell Us What You Want!
UF Transfer Application Deadlines Coming Soon
Need Help with Your Application Essay? SF’s Learning Commons is Here to Help!
Volunteer Opportunity - SF Open House Events
Submit Your Backlog of Honors Points by January 31
New to Honors? Take a Required First-Semester Credit
UF Advising Schedule - Spring 2025
Meet with an SF Honors Navigator!
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! Our Navigators are Honors students and alumni who are committed to helping you figure out how to get the most out of your time at SF. This week, meet returning Navigators, Nathan and Paula!
Use the new Honors Study Spaces!
Do you want to get some quiet studying in for exam 1? Or, maybe you need a space to join a virtual exchange. Or, maybe you’ve got a study group that needs a space to work or put together a presentation. Whatever you need, we’ve got you. Swing by any time during the hours below to use our small-group study room (A-217) or large-group multipurpose room (A-216).
What makes a professor great? Share your experience
SF wants to know about impactful experiences you’ve had with professors at SF. Take a moment and share about a great experience you’ve had with this quick, one-question survey: https://sfcollege.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6JzDF5H4Eu8dX4W
UF Transfer Application Deadlines Coming Soon
Many students at SF are planning to apply to the University of Florida. If you’re hoping to apply for Summer or Fall this year, now is a great time to get rolling on putting your materials together. The deadline to apply for Summer admission is February 15 and the deadline for Fall admission is May 1. Keep in mind, however, that specific programs and colleges may have application deadlines or requirements that are different from these.
Need Help with Your Application Essay? SF’s Learning Commons is Here to Help!
You’ve probably connected with our excellent writing tutors for support in putting together an essay, project, or paper in your classes. But, did you know that the Learning Commons also helps with application essays? Whether you’re putting on final touches or just getting started, our tutors can help in-person or online. You can stop by the Learning Commons in person for a drop-in visit or meet with a tutor online. For more info, check out the Learning Commons Tutoring Page.
Honors Research Workshops - Tell Us What You Want!
SF Honors students do a lot of research, both in and outside of classes. Luckily, our research librarians are dedicated to supporting you in your research efforts. This semester, SF Honors and the Lawrence W. Tyree Library are partnering to present an Honors Research Workshop series.
We need your help! Help us kick off this effort by telling us what you want—including what topics you feel are most important and what times work for you. For more information on this or other workshops, email honors@sfcollege.edu.
Volunteer Opportunity - SF Open House Events
1 Honors Point per Hour
Do you want to share your passion for SF with potential students? Support SF and the Honors Program by volunteering at either or both of our recruitment events this spring.
There are two upcoming events this semester that SF Admissions need your support with:
Open House on February 22nd from 8:30 AM -2:30 PM
Family Preview Day on March 29th from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
The goals of both events are twofold: to present to prospective/incoming students the resources/support available to them and to get them excited about being an SF student! Open house places a spotlight on academic, admissions, and transfer resources in a mostly tabling format for prospective students. Family preview day features more presentations and panels for incoming students. The sign-up sheet linked below allows you to sign up to help with one or both of these sessions.
For questions about participating in either of these events, please reach out to Shelby Nagle: shelby.nagle@sfcollege.edu
Submit Your Backlog of Honors Points by January 31
By now, you know that we have an *all new* system for tracking Honors Points, but it doesn’t automatically know about all the cool stuff you’ve been up to for the past semester, or two, or six. So, to make sure we know about your involvements and get your points awarded, be sure to log into Canvas and submit your documentation. For anything you completed before the end of 2024, you’ve got through January 31 to get your documentation in. Moving forward, we’ll need documentation submitted by the deadline in each of the assignments on Campus.
Questions about submitting and tracking points? Get more info on Canvas!
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.
Option 4 (new!): Stress Management (SLS1223) Did you know that 1 in 3 Americans is so stressed it impacts their ability to live effectively? How about this—did you know that the rate for college is students is more like 1 in 2? If you’re stressed, you’re not alone; being in college is stressful! In this course, learn about stress and develop the skills to harness it and be an even more effective student and person. This class meets in the Spring semester on Wednesdays from 12:30 - 1:20 and is taught by the excellent Professor Helda Montero. You can register for this class on your own through eSantaFe.
UF Advising Schedule - Spring 2025
This spring sees the return of the UF@SF Center’s UF Advising Schedule. Look at the dates and times below to find out when you can meet with an advisor from the UF program you hope to join.
COLLEGE/MAJOR
DATE/TIME
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL & LIFE SCIENCES
Agricultural Education & Communication
April 10 (Th) 12:30-2pm
Food and Resource Economics
Feb 26 (W) 12:30-2pm
SFRC - Geomatics, Marine Science, Forest Resources & Conservation, and Natural Resource & Conservation
Feb 5 (W) 12:30-2pm
COLLEGE OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION & PLANNING
Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture and Sustainability
Jan 22 (W) 12:30-2pm; Feb 26 (W) 12:30-2pm
Construction Management
Jan 29 (W) 1:30-3:30pm; Feb 25 (T) 1:30-3:30pm; April 2 (W) 12:30-2pm
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Education
Feb 10 (M) 12:30-2pm
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
General/Main
Feb 3 (M) 12:30-2pm
Chemical Engineering
April 8 (T) 12:30-2pm
COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE
Applied Physiology & Kinesiology
March 6 (Th) 12:30-2pm
COLLEGE OF JOUNRALISM & COMMUNICATION
Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations, & Telecommunications
Mar 12 (W) 12:30-2pm
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Jan 29 (W) 12:30-2pm
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Nursing
Jan 13 (M) 12:30-2pm
ONLINE MAJORS
Online At UF (UF Online)
Jan 21 (T) 12:30-2pm
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Pharmacy
Jan 9 (Th) 12:30-2pm