Graduation Requirements
Graduation Options
Honors students are offered two tiers of graduation distinction:
Tier 1: Honors Diploma
Option A: The SENEFF HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLAR diploma is reserved for those students...
- who successfully complete all of the curricular requirements of one of the program tracks (i.e. the track checklist of classes)
- who earn no less than a "C" in each honors class
- who graduate with a cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.5, and
- who complete three approved co-curricular activities each term of enrollment (fall and spring).
Option B: The VALENCIA HONORS SCHOLAR diploma is reserved for those students...
- who successfully complete at least 18 hours of honors coursework (track checklist or other courses as needed for their major)
- who earn no less than a "C" in each honors class
- who graduate with a cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.33, and
- who complete three approved co-curricular activities each term of enrollment (fall and spring).
Tier 2: Honors Certificate
The HONORS CERTIFICATE is reserved for those students...
- who successfully complete at least 12 hours of honors coursework track checklist or other courses as needed for their major)
- who earn no less than a "C" in each honors class, and
- who maintain a cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.25.
Regalia
Honors graduates receive special regalia to recognize their academic achievements at graduation.
Regalia varies by distinction:
- Seneff Honors College Scholar:
- Medallion
- Stole
- Tassel
- Valencia Honors Scholar:
- Cord
- Stole
- Tassel
- Honors Certificate:
- Stole
- Tassel
Honors Student Advisory Committee officers also receive an officers' cord.