Welcome (and welcome back) for Fall 2025!
You made it!
Welcome to Fall 2025!
Welcome, and welcome back, everyone! Whether you’re entering your first semester or last, I’m so excited to be here with you today kicking off a new academic year. This semester promises to be as exciting as ever, with new Honors classes, signature experiences outside of class, social events for Honors students, and workshops led by our fantastic Honors Ambassadors. Honors Hub Updates will re-emerge from summer hibernation in the next week, but for now I wanted to make sure to share a few important updates:
Honors Office Hours:
This semester, we’ve got even more ways to connect with you and support you on your Honors journey. Below, you’ll find office hours for meeting with the Honors Coordinator. For now, all hours are drop-in and in-person. If you have a pressing issue and can’t come during office hours, send me an email at ryan.keith@sfcollege.edu or make use of one of the resources below. Chances are, we can fix things quickly via email, but we can also set up an appointment, if necessary. Also, keep an eye out soon for a schedule for meeting with Honors Navigators. This semester, we have a tremendous team of Navigators and you’ll be able to connect with them in office and virtually.
Remember to Pay Fees:
This semester, fee payment is working a little differently than in past semesters. You have until Monday, September 1, to pay for your classes. IF you miss this, however, you will get purged from your classes and may not be able to add them back. So, be sure to get your financial aid lined up and fees paid to keep your spot.
Dropping and Adding Classes:
This week is all about learning how things are going to go. Between syllabus reviews, learning how long a commute takes, and your experiences in class, it’s completely natural that you may want to change your schedule. You can add and drop classes through eSantaFe, but pay attention to the dates below:
August 25 (Today): First day of classes for Fall and Fall A
September 2: Last day to ADD or DROP classes with no record and receive a refund for Fall & Fall A
September 3: Fees due for Fall & Fall A - Unpaid fees will result in being dropped from classes.
Advising Resources:
Many of you are making decisions about whether to keep, add, or drop classes right now, and a huge part of that process is understanding what you need for your degree at SF, what transfer requirements you need to plan for, and what you may need for pre-professional coursework. Luckily, SF has some excellent resources to help you out!
Advising in the Academic Advisement Center
Professional advisors in the Academic Advisement Center can help you select your classes, understand your degree requirements, and plan your academic track toward graduation and beyond! You can find your advisor in the AAC in R-201 or visit https://sfcollege.edu/advisement for more information.
Advising at Your Anticipated Transfer School
Often, the best resource for understanding which classes to take as you plan for transfer is an advisor at the school you plan to attend. They can give you the best and most up-to-date information about transfer requirements, program prerequisites, and preparing for transfer. If you plan to attend UF, take a look at the schedule below for information on when UF advisors will be at the UF@SF Center.