<p>I was searching through the forums and not much came out about FSU Honors. How is FSU Honors? Does anyone know much about the honor dorm? I do find learning important but I also like to have fun, I heard the students in honors dorm aren't really up with their social skills. Is true or are people exaggerating?</p>
<p>I am just wondering if anyone knows much about the honor courses and specifically courses tailored for Honors Certificate in Human
-Rights Leadership. Thanks!</p>
<p>I have been a part of the honors program and have gained from my experiences with it. I lived in Landis the first year after renovations, so we certainly had a nice building. While my floor itself wasn't the most social, I developed friendships with people on other floors in the building and certainly had many good times. Certainly you have some people who are less outgoing and focused on the studying, but many people in honors find a balance between going out and studying. The Honors Council also plans social activities throughout the year including ice cream socials and the day at the rez to encourage you to get to know other honors students.</p>
<p>Priority registration is certainly one of the biggest perks of the program. With course offerings being cut, being able to register for classes on the first day registration opens is a huge benefit. While you might still get the classes you need, you gain flexibility in choosing times and professors.</p>
<p>The honors sections of courses are capped at around 30 and are taught by professors. This can be a huge benefit for liberal studies classes. For example, I took world geography (GEA1000) last semester - the regular sections were large, lecture hall style with anywhere from 50 to 200 students, my class had only 20 students. I've taken several honors classes in my first two years, and all have been a great experience from the professor to the other students in the class.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p>
<p>My D is in Honors but not the Honors dorm. Could you explain when the early registration is for fall? She will begin summer C. Thanks!</p>
<p>I began classes in the fall, so I am not completely certain, but it is my understanding that the first semester that early registration applies is the first spring semester -- particularly because current students began registration for the Fall semester back in March.</p>
<p>Using the chart published by the registrar ( found at Florida</a> State University Registrar ), it seems that fall registration would begin on July 8th and continue through August 1st.
I'm sure anyone who began classes in the summer will correct me if this is not accurate.</p>
<p>Our experience with the Honors Program has been excellent. The classes are small and the opportunities for undergraduate research have been outstanding.</p>
<p>If you can qualify, I'd strongly recommend it.</p>
<p>MRCNole, thanks for the info! I was slightly worried about the social aspect of the honors dorm. I can be rather studious when I need to be, but I am all about having a balanced life and not one just soley focused on my studies. </p>
<p>Can you also sign up for honors classes during orientation for the fall? Also, is there a limit to how many honors sections you can take? Are honors sections distinguished differently from the regular sections on your transcripts because I'm planning to go to a Top 10 school for grad school and I am just wondering if they can tell how many honors sections you've taken.</p>
<p>About the courses in general, do you personally feel that you're getting liberal arts education that might be comparable to a privateLAC in terms of professor-student interaction, research opportunities, and quality of professors?</p>
<p>And parent2noles, I have a 4.2 FSU weighted GPA and a 1420/1600 on my SATs; I think thats good enough for honors, correct? Also, would you think that is good enough to receive the University Scholarship because that is another reason why I am looking at FSU Honors over UF Honors for my in-state options.</p>
<p>Looks like your 1420 is above the average for the top 25% of applicants, but your GPA is a little under: </p>
<p>*The middle 50% of the Fall 2008 accepted freshman class is: 3.7-4.2 GPA; 1190-1330 SAT (Critical Reading plus Math); 26-29 ACT.</p>
<p>The top quartile of our Fall 2008 accepted freshman class rivals any selective school in the nation with an average GPA of 4.43, and average SAT of 1398 (Critical Reading plus Math), and an average ACT composite of 31.*</p>
<p>The University Scholarship is another matter. There's no guarantee in the current environment there will be sufficient funds and the award is based on both grades and test scores.</p>
<p>If you do receive the scholarship letter, be sure to PROMPTLY FedEx the response back to FSU. Keep a copy of the letter, your response and the FedEx receipt/tracking number.</p>
<p>That $25 for the FedEx letter may well gain you the $9,600/4 years award.</p>
<p>btw - some in the Honors dorm are serious party animals as they come. Be careful...</p>
<p>D1's second roomie in Honors got herself arrested for drinking underage. Not cool. As a parent, I can only imagine what that phone call home was like.</p>
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<p>Your stats look very strong! My d is a new freshman for fall of 2008 in the Honors Program and living in Landis (Honors Dorm). She also is receiving the University Scholarship you mentioned. Good luck to you - I hope the funding will be available for you to receive the same! Make sure you apply first round to ensure the best shot for scholarship $$</p>
<p>At orientation, d was able to register for 3 Honors courses in addition to the Honors Colloquium. (All new honors students are required to register for the Honors Colloquium their first fall semester). You can go to fsu.edu</a> | Course Offerings
to see the current courses and seminars available to honors students. According to my d, she was not told of a limit concerning honors courses and only had a difficult time choosing between some courses that were scheduled at the same time.</p>
<p>My suggestion is to go to the earliest orientation possible in order to have the most options for honors courses. Since the other honors students will have already had the opportunity to register for fall classes prior to orientation some courses will unfortunately be filled. </p>
<p>Also, a bonus that my d received from FSU was that she was given credit for College Algebra and Freshman English based upon her SAT and ACT scores. (Many universities do not offer this!) I would think with your stats you will most likely be eligible for that also. With AP/IB/CLEP and credit due to SAT/ACT scores, students have a great advantage in getting basic coursework out of the way. This can free up time for study abroad, internships, etc. and getting on with your major!</p>
<p>Also, concerning the honors certificate for Human Rights. The International Programs at FSU are currently offering a great study abroad honors program
exploring the impact of the Nazi era in Europe which goes toward that certificate. You may want to check into that.</p>
<p>My d found out from her friend at UF that honors students there are only guaranteed 1 honors class per term and are required to use a lottery system to take more than 1 honors class per term.</p>
<p>D is so glad that FSU has no limit on honors classes for honors students. Register early and you have no problems!</p>
<p>i would recommend the Honors Program if you get in. the priority registration is INVALUABLE. i have some friends right now who arent signed up for classes and i have all of the ones i wanted and at great times, too. Do it! let me know if there are any other questions.</p>
<p>also, the professors of the honors classes tend to be better and more involved with the class/students.</p>
<p>Oh wow, thanks you guys for all the information. I actually was just at FSU for a week for government-based leadership conference called Boys State. </p>
<p>I really loved the campus and a few FSU students worked as counselors there too and told me a lot about the academic aspects of FSU, which I really did like.</p>
<p>Also, what are your experiences with the Honors in the Major program at FSU?</p>