Criteria

The FGCU Honors Program is very selective. As our class size is quite limited, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

To be admitted into the Honors Program…

…from High School

Any student who meets one of the following criteria is invited to apply to the        
Honors Program:

• A 3.5 GPA core subjects and a 1170 SAT and/or 26 ACT score  or

• A class rank in the top 10% of your high school class (must be documented either on your transcript or by a school official) 

…from FGCU or Other Universities

Students in good standing, with a 3.5 GPA from their last institution or at FGCU        
are invited to apply to the Honors Program.

First semester freshmen at FGCU who have not received final grades may apply with a recommendation from two FGCU faculty members.

 To Apply

• Complete the application to the Honors Program (this is in addition to the FGCU application). A completed Honors Program application includes your High School GPA, your SAT and/or ACT scores, your University GPA (if applicable), as well as completion of the essay.
• Submit a copy of your official school transcripts.
• Include other evidence which demonstrates your achievements in scholarship, leadership, creative endeavors, or service.

To Remain in the Honors Program

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3. If the cumulative GPA falls below 3.3, but not below 2.5, the student will be on honors probation. They will then have one semester to raise their cumulative GPA to 3.3. A cumulative GPA below 2.5 will result in the student's removal from the program.
• Complete 24 credits per academic year (fall, spring, summer). Failure to attend FGCU for two consecutive semesters will result in the student's removal from the program.
• First semester freshmen must complete at least 6 credits of Honors coursework,  before their second semester.*
• Honors students with between 15 and 60 hours of coursework completed must take at least 3 credits of Honors coursework per semester.*
• Honors students with over 60 credit hours must complete at least 1 credit hour of Honors coursework per semester. *

 To Graduate from the Honors Program

• Be in good standing in the Honors Program (see above)
• Complete the following honors courses, unless you have already received credit for these courses from FGCU or from another institution:
  • Honors Colloquium

• Completion of the appropriate number of courses for your admission status:

•  Admitted with 0-16 credit hours: 20 credit hours of Honors coursework
•  Admitted with 17-30 credit hours: 13 credit hours of Honors coursework
•  Admitted with 31-45 credit hours: 10 credit hours of Honors coursework
•  Admitted with 46-75 credit hours: 9 credit hours of Honors coursework

•  Successful completion of the Honors Portfolio (see  Courses)

* Under certain conditions, students may apply for exemptions or reductions in the number of credits they are required to take to remain in good standing. Reductions and Exemptions allow a student to remain an active member of the Honors Program and to remain eligible for Honors funding and benefits.  However, students must still complete the requisite number of Honors coursework credit hours (see above) to receive Honors recognition at graduation and on their transcripts.