About the Honors College
Mission
The Honors College is a community of dedicated and diverse students, faculty and staff. We pursue excellence through scholarly advancement, community engagement, leadership development, and cultural enrichment. Our students seek profound personal transformation through intentional and impactful experiences.
Elements of Honors
The Elements of Honors are the values and practices that guide our community of learners. The Honors College's curricula, experiences, individual courses and events are designed to introduce students to each of the elements and provide the guidance and resources for students to develop within the elements that match their academic, personal and career interests.
Curricula
The Honors College does not believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach to education.
Whether you are a First-Time-In-College student, a transfer student or a current FGCU
student, there is a place for you at the Honors College. Our three paths are designed to accommodate differing credit hours at time of entrance
into the Honors College.
Is the FGCU Honors College an honors society?
No, the FGCU Honors College is an official academic College at Florida Gulf Coast University, with courses, curriculum and faculty all integrated with FGCU. The FGCU Honors College is not an honors society.
Students are frequently offered membership in a wide array of honors societies, but are often concerned about their value and legitimacy. In general, the honors societies that have a chapter on campus are honors you can proudly place on your resume.
The oldest honors society in America, Phi Kappa Phi, has a chapter at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Honors Mentor Program
Honors Mentors are student leaders who are actively familiar with the college.
They are chosen through a competitive application process and take a course to learn best mentoring practices.
Executive Board
The executive board, comprised of faculty from all colleges and student representatives, oversees curricular revisions, enrollment decisions, and other administrative matters.
Faculty Fellows
Honors Faculty Fellows are a group of dedicated faculty who teach courses uniquely
designed for honors students.
Student Leadership
Honors student leaders serve as ambassadors, executive board members, and mentors. Students also represent the college across the university.
Meet the Staff
Stop by our office to meet our staff, take a stroll with the Dean every Thursday morning at 8:00 AM, or to simply say hello.
Contact Us
The Honors College is located in Reed Hall 155. You can reach us by phone at 239-590-7490 or send an email to honors@fgcu.edu.
