Honors Admissions
Judy Genshaft Honors College Frequently Asked Questions
Admissions
- For USF admissions questions, please email admissions@usf.edu.
- For questions about transferring to USF, please email transfer@usf.edu.
- For questions regarding attending USF as an international student, please email international@usf.edu.
- For Judy Genshaft Honors College admissions questions, please email:
- Tampa: Contact Joseph Sousa.
- St. Petersburg or Sarasota-Manatee: Contact Cayla Lanier.
How do I join the Judy Genshaft Honors College?
Prospective students have the opportunity to join the Judy Genshaft Honors College as First Time in College (FTIC) or Upper-Level (transfer/continuing) by submitting the appropriate application.
First Time In College (FTIC) Admission
First Time in College (FTIC) Admission is for high school seniors actively applying for admission to USF. All FTIC students interested in joining the Judy Genshaft Honors College must submit an FTIC application. If accepted, students must confirm their spot in the college.
Upper-Level Admission
Upper-Level Admission is for students who have graduated high school and are currently attending college, whether at USF or another college or university. All transfer or current USF students interested in joining the Judy Genshaft Honors College must submit an Upper-Level Admission application.
If I have been admitted into the Judy Genshaft Honors College, how do I secure my spot?
First-Time-In-College (FTIC) students admitted to the Judy Genshaft Honors College must confirm their spot by completing the Honors Confirmation Form. Please check your Honors acceptance email for more details.
Is there an extra cost of being part of the Judy Genshaft Honors College?
There are no extra fees associated with joining the Judy Genshaft Honors College.
If you wish to live in the Honors Living Learning Community (LLC), there is a $125 per semester fee that covers Honors-exclusive programming.
How many Honors students will be admitted into the 2026 class?
We are planning to enroll around 625 students on the Tampa campus and approximately 75 students at the St. Petersburg campus.
What extracurricular opportunities does the Judy Genshaft Honors College offer?
The Judy Genshaft Honors College offers a variety of engagement opportunities and activities. You can participate in service trips, community engagement, local cultural partnerships, the Judy Genshaft Honors College Student Council, undergraduate research, and internships. The college also provides music opp