The Kugelman Honors Program is an invitation-only program for incoming freshmen and college transfer students. See if you're eligible to join the Kugelman Honors Program:
In Kugelman Honors, we promote academic excellence while also focusing on professional development and a healthy work-life balance. Our faculty and staff spend time with students thinking about complex problems while looking for practical solutions. We know that no matter what major a student pursues, future employers want critical thinkers who know how to communicate and collaborate with others. They want genuine people who know how to both lead and serve. Through all of our curriculum and programming, we emphasize student success and academic support. We do so in an environment that consistently promotes intellectual curiosity, mutual respect, civility, and discernment.
Dr. Jocelyn Evans, Director
After completing the Honors Core pathway requirement(s), Kugelman Honors Program students are eligible to apply for exclusive scholarships.
The Honors Program offers exclusive study abroad opportunities every summer. We routinely offer programs in Europe, South America, and Asia, allowing our students to develop a global perspective. Honors students receive a tuition waiver for study abroad seminars and can apply for scholarships to help offset travel costs.
Discover fascinating domestic destinations with Kugelman Honors. Each semester, we offer accessible and affordable travel opportunities across the United States. Past trips include visits to museums, memorials, and monuments in Washington, D.C., and retracing Abraham Lincoln's footsteps in Kentucky, Illinois, and D.C.
All honors students can pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work at regional and national conferences. The Honors Program covers airfare, lodging, and registration costs for students traveling to honors conferences.
Honors students are among the first to register for classes each semester, a process called Priority Registration. Being among a small number of undergraduates able to register ahead of their peers means our Honors students are more likely to get seats in the classes that they want. We also have Kugelman Honors Program advisors who help our students navigate their undergraduate honors requirements.
The Honors Newsletter informs students about upcoming events, valuable resources, and exciting opportunities. It is the go-to source for students to make the most of their honors experience.
The Honors Living Learning Community (LLC) is open to Kugelman Honors students. This residential experience fosters a supportive, close-knit environment for UWF’s most academically ambitious students.
Honors students are highly sought after by both on-campus partners and off-campus employers for internships. These opportunities allow students to gain valuable experience and build connections for future careers.
Colloquium is a weekly series hosted by the Kugelman Honors Program. These sessions explore thought-provoking themes from unique disciplinary perspectives. Past topics include The Lasting Legacy of Abraham Lincoln and The Making of an [Artificially] Intelligent Society.
Our four-year pathway is designed for college freshmen entering UWF. To be considered for admission into the Kugelman Honors Program, you must have a completed UWF freshman application file that meets all admission requirements by Dec. 1.
Our Transfer, or two-year, pathway is designed for college transfer students entering UWF. To be considered for admission into the Kugelman Honors Program, you must have a completed UWF freshman application file that meets all admission requirements by Apr. 1.
The Honors Summer Institute (HSI) is a transformative one-week residential summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors.
The Fredric G. Levin Scholars Program is an invitation-only leadership development and community engagement-focused program for which eligible incoming freshmen are invited to apply.