4-Year Pathway
Our four-year pathway is designed for college freshmen entering UWF. Admission to the Kugelman Honors Program is based on a merit-based review of GPA and test scores. High-performing students who have submitted their UWF application to Undergraduate Admissions and meet the Kugelman Honors Program admission qualifications may be considered for admission.
When to Apply
To maximize your scholarship opportunities, complete Your UWF application with all required items by the Dec. 1 Scholarship Priority Consideration Deadline (for students beginning Summer/Fall only).
For more information, visit Freshman Scholarships.
Honors Admissions Process
Step 1: Honors Freshman Admission Requirements for Consideration Eligibility
Admission to the Kugelman Honors Program is based on a merit-based review of GPA and test scores. High-performing students who have submitted their UWF application to Undergraduate Admissions and meet the following qualifications may be considered for admission.
- 3.9+ GPA weighted high school GPA as calculated by UWF
- Either Score:
- 25+ ACT
- 1200+ SAT
- 83+ CLT
Step 2: Invited Freshmen Respond to Invitation
The Kugelman Honors Program begins sending invitations in January; eligible freshman students have until May 1 to accept or decline. Invitations are sent to eligible students via the My Messages app in MyUWF. Once invited, students must accept or decline the invitation by selecting one of three options:
- Join Honors*
- Join Honors and will be transferring in more than 45 credit hours to UWF*
- Decline Honors
*Official admission to UWF will need to be confirmed by UWF staff.
Four-year Program Requirements and Timeline
| Requirement | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Choose two of the three Honors Core Classes: | 6 | One fall, one spring semester, Freshman |
| IDH 1040 Honors Core: Humanities | ||
| IDH 1041 Honors Core: Social Sciences | ||
| IDH 1043 Honors Core: Natural Sciences | ||
| IDH 3701 Service Learning and E-Portfolio Development | 1 | Fall or spring semester, Sophomore |
| IDH 3055 Honors Thesis Research Methods | 1 | Spring semester, Sophomore |
| IDH 403@ Honors Seminar | 3 | Varies |
| IDH 403@ Honors Seminar | 3 | Varies |
| IDH 4970 Thesis (or complete Capstone as Thesis) | 3-6 | Fall, spring, and/or summer semester, Senior |
| E-Portfolio | - | Begin in IDH 3701 and submit a final draft before graduation |
| Community Service | - | About 80-100 hours total across four years |
| Presentation of Honors Thesis | - | Typically, in the last semester of thesis registration |
Maintaining Honors Status: GPA Requirement
To maintain active standing within the Kugelman Honors Program, all students must uphold a minimum 3.0 GPA at UWF. Falling below this threshold will result in being placed on probation in the Honors Program. If an honors student fails to achieve a 3.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters, they will be deemed academically ineligible to continue as a member of the Honors Program. Similarly, failure to complete an Honors course for two consecutive semesters (excluding summer semesters) will result in termination for non-participation.
Students who find themselves academically ineligible can seek reinstatement to the Honors Program. Once their GPA exceeds 3.0, they may submit a petition for reinstatement to the Honors Director. We encourage students to take this opportunity to re-engage with the Honors community and resume their academic journey with renewed enthusiasm.
