Kugelman Honors Summer Institute
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The Kugelman Honors Summer Institute (KHSI) is a free one-week residential summer program for high school students who are rising juniors and seniors. Students will live together in Pace Hall on the University of West Florida's campus. Faculty, staff, student leaders, and community experts will engage high school students in meaningful discussions and high-impact experiences.
Kugelman Honors Summer Institute 2023: College Readiness
June 5-9
Rising High School Seniors
UWF Pace Hall
KHSI 2023: College Readiness participants will gain confidence in their ability to be successful in college and an understanding of the Kugelman Honors Program's values, benefits, and opportunities. Students will develop skills in interdisciplinary thinking, professional and productive communication, personal goal-setting, critical thinking, meaningful reflection, note-taking, project management, and much more!
What is the Kugelman Honors Summer Institute?
KHSI 2023: College Readiness is a free one-week residential program for 24 rising high school seniors from June 5 through June 9, 2023. The institute is intended for rising high school seniors who wish to learn more about what it means to be part of the Kugelman Honors Program and a Living Learning Community (LLC). Selected students will live together at the center of the Kugelman Honors Program's LLC in Pace Hall on the University of West Florida's campus. Students will engage in discussions and high-impact experiences with UWF Kugelman Honors faculty, staff, students, and community experts.
How much does it cost?
The Kugelman Honors Program provides the following to KHSI participants:
- Room and board
- Most meals and snacks
- Supplies for workshops and projects
Students are responsible for the following costs:
- Meals and snacks for two off-campus excursions
- Souvenirs, if desired
- Any other miscellaneous items
KHSI FEATURES
High-Impact Experiences
KHSI features high-impact (HIP) experiences similar to those completed by Kugelman Honors Program students. These HIP experiences include travel to historic downtown Pensacola and internship sites.
Honors Mentors
Participants will also be matched with an Honors Mentor. Honors Mentors will share their perspective on being Kugelman Honors Program students at UWF.
College Readiness
These future Argos will gain confidence in their ability to succeed in college and understand the benefits and opportunities of the Kugelman Honors Program. Participants receive priority consideration for admission to the Kugelman Honors Program.
Important Dates & Times
KHSI 2023 Application Deadline
KHSI has 24 seats available for rising high school seniors. To apply, students must submit an application (linked below) by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 19, 2023. A waitlist will be available if capacity has been reached before the application deadline.
KHSI Rising Seniors Application
KHSI 2023 Family Form Deadline
Parents and guardians must submit a Family Information Form (linked below) by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 19, 2023. Additional forms (Waiver, Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability Form, and a Field Trip Release Form) will be collected at Check-In.
KHSI Rising Seniors Family Information Form
Check-In at Pace Hall
Parents and guardians check in students with the KHSI team at Pace Hall on the University of West Florida's campus on Monday, June 5, 2023, from 8:30-10:30 AM.
Reception & Final Presentations
KHSI participants will present their final projects at the closing reception (location TBA) on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 2:30-3:30 PM.
Check-Out at Pace Hall
Parents and guardians check out students with the KHSI team at Pace Hall on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 4:00-5:00 PM.
Kugelman Honors Summer Institute 2023: Identity
July 17-21
Rising High School Juniors
UWF Pace Hall
KHSI 2023: Identity participants will gain confidence in their ability to be successful in college and an understanding of the Kugelman Honors Program's values, benefits, and opportunities. Students will develop skills in interdisciplinary thinking, professional and productive communication, personal goal-setting, critical thinking, meaningful reflection, note-taking, project management, and much more!
What is the Kugelman Honors Summer Institute?
KHSI 2023: Identity is a free one-week residential program for 24 rising high school juniors from July 17 through July 21, 2023. The institute is intended for rising high school juniors who wish to learn more about what it means to be part of the Kugelman Honors Program and a Living Learning Community (LLC). Selected students will live together at the center of the Kugelman Honors Program's LLC in Pace Hall on the University of West Florida's campus. Students will engage in discussions and high-impact experiences with UWF Kugelman Honors faculty, staff, students, and community experts.
How much does it cost?
The Kugelman Honors Program provides the following to KHSI participants:
- Room and board
- Most meals and snacks
- Supplies for workshops and projects
Students are responsible for the following costs:
- Meals and snacks for two off-campus excursions
- Souvenirs, if desired
- Any other miscellaneous items
KHSI FEATURES
High-Impact Experiences
KHSI features high-impact (HIP) experiences similar to those completed by Kugelman Honors Program students. These HIP experiences include travel to historic downtown Pensacola and internship sites.
Honors Mentors
Participants will also be matched with an Honors Mentor. Honors Mentors will share their perspective on being Kugelman Honors Program students at UWF.
College Readiness
These future Argos will gain confidence in their ability to succeed in college and understand the benefits and opportunities of the Kugelman Honors Program. Participants receive priority consideration for admission to the Kugelman Honors Program.
Important Dates & Times
KHSI 2023 Application Deadline
KHSI has 24 seats available for rising high school juniors. To apply, students must submit an application (linked below) by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 19, 2023. A waitlist will be available if capacity has been reached before the application deadline.
KHSI Rising Juniors Application
KHSI 2023 Family Form Deadline
Parents and guardians must submit a Family Information Form (linked below) by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 19, 2023. Additional forms (Waiver, Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability Form, and a Field Trip Release Form) will be collected at Check-In.
KHSI Rising Juniors Family Information Form
Check-In at Pace Hall
Parents and guardians check in students with the KHSI team at Pace Hall on the University of West Florida's campus on Monday, July 17, 2023, from 8:30-10:30 AM.
Reception & Final Presentations
KHSI participants will present their final projects at the closing reception (location TBA) on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 2:30-3:30 PM.
Check-Out at Pace Hall
Parents and guardians check out students with the KHSI team at Pace Hall on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 4:00-5:00 PM.
KHSI features high-impact (HIP) experiences similar to those completed by Kugelman Honors Program students. These HIP experiences include travel to historic downtown Pensacola and other sites.
Participants will be matched with an Honors Mentor! Mentors will share their stories and perspectives on being a Kugelman Honors Program student at UWF.
KHSI participants will gain confidence in their ability to be successful in college and an understanding of the Kugelman Honors Program's values, benefits, and opportunities. Students will develop skills in interdisciplinary thinking, professional and productive communication, personal goal-setting, critical thinking, meaningful reflection, note-taking, project management, and much more!
Packing
Must Haves:
- Prescriptions
- Toiletries
- Bedding for a twin-size mattress or a sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Towels & washcloths
- Closed-toe shoes
- Clothing (even though it's summer in Florida, a light jacket or sweatshirt is recommended in case of indoor temperature variations)
- Pajamas
- Reusable water bottle
- Cash (enough for two meals and two snacks for outings)
Will Probably Want:
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Sealed snacks (recommended for special dietary needs)
- Other shoes
- Extra money
What is the Kugelman Honors Summer Institute?
The Kugelman Honors Summer Institute is a free one-week residential program. The institute is intended for rising high school juniors and seniors who wish to learn more about what it means to be part of the Kugelman Honors Program and a Living Learning Community (LLC). Selected students will live together at the center of the Kugelman Honors Program's LLC in Pace Hall on the University of West Florida's campus. Students will engage in discussions and high-impact experiences with UWF Kugelman Honors faculty, staff, students, and community experts.
Who is eligible to apply to the Kugelman Honors Summer Institute?
Rising high school seniors and rising high school juniors.
How many summer institutes will Kugelman Honors have?
There will be two Kugelman Honors Summer Institutes. They are as follows:
KHSI: College Readiness is for 24 rising high school seniors from June 5 through June 9, 2023.
KHSI: Identity is for 24 rising high school juniors from July 17 through July 21, 2023.
How much does it cost?
The Kugelman Honors Program provides the following to KHSI participants:
- Room and board
- Most meals and snacks
- Supplies for workshops and projects
Students are responsible for the following costs:
- Meals and snacks for two off-campus excursions
- Souvenirs, if desired
- Any other miscellaneous items
When is the KHSI application deadline?
Both institutes' application deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday, May 19, 2023.
KHSI Rising Seniors Application
KHSI Rising Juniors Application
Also, parents and guardians must submit a Family Information Form (linked below) by 5:00 PM on Friday, May 19, 2023. Additional forms (Waiver, Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability Form, and a Field Trip Release Form) will be collected at Check-In.
KHSI Rising Seniors Family Information Form
KHSI Rising Juniors Family Information Form
When is Check-In at Pace Hall?
Parents and guardians check in students with the KHSI team at Pace Hall on the University of West Florida's campus. Parents and guardians must present a valid ID and sign a waiver and release.
Rising High School Seniors: Monday, June 5, 2023, from 8:30-10:30 AM.
Rising High School Juniors: Monday, July 17, 2023, from 8:30-10:30 AM.
Where is Pace Hall?
Pace Hall is located on The University of West Florida's main campus. We are located on a service road off Campus Drive, adjacent to Parking Lot T. Use our interactive digital map by searching for Building 930 or Pace Hall.
When is Check-Out at Pace Hall?
Parents and guardians check out students with the KHSI team at Pace Hall. Parents and guardians must present a valid ID.
Rising High School Seniors: Friday, June 9, 2023, from 4:00-5:00 PM.
Rising High School Juniors: Friday, July 21, 2023, from 4:00-5:00 PM.
Are there any special events for parents and guardians to attend?
Yes! Parents and guardians are invited to see students present their final projects. Please see below for more information.
Reception & Final Presentations
KHSI rising high school seniors will present their final projects at the closing reception (location TBA) on Friday, June 9, 2023, from 2:30-3:30 PM.
KHSI rising high school juniors will present their final projects at the closing reception (location TBA) on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 2:30-3:30 PM.
Email: khsi@uwf.edu
