Honors scholars at The University of Findlay are provided with numerous resources and benefits that give them an edge against their peers in succeeding personally, academically, and professionally to lead to meaningful lives and productive careers.
Unique Study Spaces
Conveniently located in Shafer Library near the learning commons, ITS helpdesk, homebase for tutoring sessions, and the relaxing gaming and makerspace area, Shafer 104 serves as a multipurpose suite for Honors students. Whether they need a group study space, a place to hang-out and have a snack, or a place to host meetings, this space is dedicated to our students. The space is often replenished with snacks and coffee, has large whiteboard space, a computer with projector, a large meeting table, and comfy lounge furniture.
Honors Student Housing
Located at the corner of Davis and Cory St., the Honors House is the single room occupancy housing specifically for Honors students. This was recently renovated and offers some of the nicest and most up-to-date housing on campus. Equipped with 9 single occupancy bedrooms and moderate size living room and kitchen, this house provides ample opportunities for students to focus on their studies and develop a learning community. Additional benefits of living in the Honors house include donations from the Hoop House (UF’s greenhouse garden), and meals cooked by Honors Faculty.
Priority Registration
Having the opportunity to schedule classes and getting into the preferred courses is fully capable for Honors students as they enjoy priority registration. Honors students are the first to register to ensure their chosen curriculum path is fulfilled. Additionally, this opportunity affords Honors students to schedule classes that fit their busy schedules to explore extracurricular opportunities. Lastly, Honors students have the opportunity to select course sections to work closely with faculty of their choosing to build stronger student-faculty relationships for enhanced mentoring opportunities.
VIP at CCPD
Honors students at the University are regarded as VIPs and as such get preferential access to our career and professional development services offered. Honors students are able to get personalized feedback regarding interview skills, resumes, vitas, and/or cover letters. Our Honors students represent the highest achieving students here at UF and we want them to be first in line to grab employers’ attention. Honors students get VIP access to our career fairs at UF and special invitations not awarded to other students. Additionally, Honors students are assigned a personal librarian to help with any research needs.
Unique Experience
While University campuses can be lively and exciting places with multiple activities happening across campus, our Honors students get to experience unique activities both on and off campus, usually at the expense of the Honors Program. These events include educational opportunities such traveling to Ohio Caverns, taking ferry rides to visit an art gallery, and visiting local museums, or sometimes they just are a fun event to hang out including cookouts and Galas.
Enhanced Research Support
Undergraduate research, scholarly activity, and creative processes are abundant across college campuses. Here at UF Honors students lead the way in these activities and have access to unique resources. These resources include dedicated research mentors, a dedicated Honors Research Coordinator, and research funds. All of which provide opportunities for students to excel in their academic endeavors.
Overload Fees Waived
Schedules are filled with courses required for chosen degree paths. But what about those courses students want to take to explore different interests or to pick up additional majors/minors? Honors students can take additional courses and have overload fees for up to 2 credit hours per semester waived by the university. We understand the desire to learn more from our students and don’t want finances to decide what students can learn.