Office of the University Registrar

2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog

Graduating With Honors

The university offers three levels of honors at graduation: cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude. The information provided is brief, and students should check with an adviser for complete details.

Please be aware that

Transfer credits and S-U option credits are excluded.
Postbaccalaureate students are not eligible for honors recognition.
Honors recognition is printed on the university diploma.

Honors GPA Requirements, by College
Cum Laude	Magna Cum Laude	Summa Cum Laude
Accounting
3.2 GPA in all junior/senior-level accounting course work and a 3.2 GPA in junior/senior-level courses.	3.6 GPA in all junior/senior-level accounting course work and a 3.6 GPA in junior/senior-level courses. Completion of ACG 4970, Honors Thesis, with thesis and abstract.	3.8 GPA in all junior/senior-level accounting course work and a 3.8 GPA in junior/senior-level courses. Completion of ACG 4970, Honors Thesis, with thesis and abstract.
Agricultural and Life Sciences
3.5 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits.	3.75 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. Completion of an approved research project or creative work.	3.85 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. Completion of an approved research project or creative work.
Building Construction
3.3 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses.	3.6 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses. Completion of an approved research project and formal presentation.	3.75 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses. Completion of an approved research project and formal presentation.
Business
3.5 GPA in all UF, core and major courses.	3.7 GPA in all UF, core and major courses. Completion of 90 hours prior to enrolling in honors thesis course and completion of an approved thesis.	3.9 GPA in all UF, core and major courses. Completion of 90 hours prior to enrolling in honors thesis course and completion of an approved thesis.
Design, Construction and Planning - Architecture
3.3 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses.	3.6 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses. Completion of an approved fourth-year design project.	3.8 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses. Completion of an approved fourth-year design project.
Design, Construction and Planning - Interior Design
3.3 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses.	3.6 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses. Completion of an approved fourth-year design project.	3.8 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses. Completion of an approved fourth-year design project.
Design, Construction and Planning - Landscape Architecture
3.2 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses.	3.5 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses. Completion of an approved fifth-year design project.	3.75 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses. Completion of an approved fifth-year design project.
Education
3.75 GPA on all courses taken at UF classified in the college beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits.	3.75 GPA on first 18 hours of junior year in ProTeach; 3.75 or more at the completion of BAE; submission of an approved scholarly project.
Engineering
3.3 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits.	3.5 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. Completion of an approved research project or creative work.	3.8 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. Completion of an approved research project or creative work.
Fine Arts
3.4 GPA on all courses taken at UF classified in the college beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits.	3.75 GPA on all courses taken at UF classified in the college beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. Completion of a creative project or thesis. Department recommends the distinction awarded.	3.75 GPA on all courses taken at UF classified in the college beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. Completion of a creative project or thesis. Department recommends the distinction awarded.
	Art: Studio, graphic design and art education candidates are required to submit a portfolio of 10-15 35mm slides of their work in the major. Art history candidates must submit a research paper. Art education candidates must submit their teaching portfolio.
	Music: Students in music performance may be required to complete the performer's certificate. Music education, music history/literature, performance and theory/composition majors must submit a creative or research project.
	Theatre/Dance: Completion of a performance/production project. General theatre candidates must submit an independent creative or research project.
Forest Resources and Conservation
Refer to Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Health and Human Performance
3.4 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits.	3.7 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. Completion of a senior paper or creative project. Department recommends the distinction awarded.	3.7 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits. Completion of a senior paper or a creative project or thesis. Department recommends the distinction awarded.
Journalism and Communications
3.5 GPA on all courses taken at UF classified in the college beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits and professional courses.	3.6 GPA on all courses taken at UF classified in the college beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits and professional courses. Submit evidence of professional competency based on student's area of study.	3.8 GPA on all courses taken at UF classified in the college beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits and professional courses. Submit evidence of professional competency based on student's area of study.
Liberal Arts and Sciences
3.5 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits.	3.5 GPA on all courses taken at UF beginning the semester after accumulating 60 credits and completion of a thesis, research project or other creative work. Adviser determines the distinction awarded.
Anthropology
	In addition, student must register for three hours of ANT 4914 and complete an honors essay.
Asian Studies
	In addition, student must write an honors thesis through ASN 4935.
Astronomy
	In addition, student must complete six credits of AST 4905 and write a thesis.
Botany
	In addition, students must complete one semester (3-4 credits) of BOT 4905 and write a thesis.	In addition, students must complete two semesters (6-8 credits) of BOT 4095 and write a thesis.
Chemistry
	In addition, student must complete six hours of CHM 4910 and write a thesis.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
	In addition, student must complete SPA 4931 and write a thesis.
Computer Science
	Requires two additional approved CISE courses.	3.8 GPA. Requires two additional approved CISE courses.
Criminology
	In addition, student must complete CCJ 4970 and defend a thesis.
East Asian Languages and Literature: Chinese and Japanese
	In addition, student must complete a senior honors thesis under ASN 4935, CHN 4935 or JPN 4935.
Economics
	In addition, student must complete ECO 4935 or ECO 4905.	In addition, student must complete ECO 4935 or ECO 4905. Student must earn a 3.7 junior/senior-level GPA and complete the before-mentioned courses.
English
	In addition, student must earn an A or B in one semester of ENG 4936 and a B+ minimum in ENG 4970.	In addition, student must earn no less than a B and at least one A in no fewer than two semesters of ENG 4936 and an A in ENG 4970, Honors Thesis.
French
Refer to the general CLAS honors information above.
Geography
	In addition, student must have an A in GEO 4970, Honors Thesis.
Geological Sciences
	Student must complete two semesters of GLY 4905 with a grade of B or higher. Student must prepare a thesis.	Student must have a 3.7 GPA or higher in junior/senior-level courses and meet all the requirements listed in the previous column.
German
	Students should consult the department honors coordinator.
History
	Student must enroll in HIS 4970 and write a thesis. The department determines the distinction awarded.
Interdisciplinary Studies
	Student must be recommended by two members of the student's supervisory committee, including the principal supervisor, who will affirm that the student conducted an individual project in IDS 4906 (or equivalent).
Jewish Studies
	Student must enroll in JST 4970 and complete an honors project.
Linguistics
Refer to the general CLAS honors information above.
Mathematics
	Students must write a thesis that meets the honors standards listed by the math department.	Students must satisfy the B.S. degree requirements and write a thesis that meets the honors standards listed by the math department.
Microbiology and Cell Science
	3.75 GPA. Student must have grade of B or better in at least four credits of MCB 4905 or MCB 4909 and in one of the following: PCB 5235, MCB 5303L, MCB 5505, MCB 5458 or PCB 5136L. A thesis is required.	3.85 GPA. Student must have grade of B or better in at least four credits of MCB 4905 or MCB 4909 and in one of the following: PCB 5235, MCB 5303L, MCB 5505, MCB 5458 or PCB 5136L. A thesis is required.
Philosophy
	Student must take an additional three hours at the 4000 level or above beyond the required minimum, enroll in PHI 4912 and complete an honors project. Adviser determines distinction awarded.
Physics
	Student must complete PHY 4905 or PHY 4910L and a thesis research project.
Political Science
	Student must complete POS 4734, 4934 in conjunction with POS 4734 or another 3000- or 40000-level political science course, and POS 4970, Honors Thesis.
Portuguese
Refer to the general CLAS honors information above.
Psychology
	Student completes at least one semester of PSY 4970, Honors Thesis.
Religion
	Student completes REL 4932, Honors Thesis.
Russian
3.5 overall GPA and 3.5 in Russian.	Student must obtain the recommendation of two GSS faculty members and complete an honors project.
Sociology
	In addition, student must complete a senior honors thesis while taking SYA 4931.
Spanish
	In addition, student must complete a thesis.
Women's Studies
	In addition, student must complete and defend an honors thesis.
Zoology
	Student must complete at least two semesters of ZOO 4905.
School of Natural Resources and Environment
Refer to College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
Nursing
3.2 GPA in all junior/senior level courses. Students in all honors distinctions must participate in an honors seminar, make an oral presentation on an honors project and submit an approved thesis.	3.6 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses.	3.8 GPA in all junior/senior-level courses.
Public Health and Health Professions
3.5 GPA in all courses taken in junior-senior years.	3.75 GPA in all courses taken in junior-senior years. Successful completion of HSC 4969 and HSC 4970.	3.85 GPA all courses taken in junior-senior years. Successful completion of HSC 4969 and HSC 4970.