FSU (honors) vs UF

MRCNole
Tue, 21 Jul 2009 22:31:17 +0000

etherdome: I can’t speak for the other schools in the state, but at FSU the latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) are awarded based on GPA (3.5, 3.7, and 3.9 respectively, if i recall).

Graduating “with Honors” requires the completion of the Honors in the Major Thesis project prior to graduation. Being part of the honors program is not required to complete the Thesis, nor is it commit you to doing so. They are two separate programs - in fact, many of my friends in the honors program are not completing a thesis, while a few not in the program when the enrolled have gone on to complete thesis projects.

That being said, the Honors Program at FSU is VERY supportive and encouraging to guide you to the proper resources to help you achieve your goals and accomplish great things. However, the motivated college student will certainly seek out these contacts and opportunities on their own.