Colleges LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS agency, they will find academic advisers available for discussion of the problem. Advisers are also available during regular business hours to help students define any other academic problems and find corrective measures. Please come to the Academic Advisement Center, 358 Little Hall. HONORS PROGRAM This is an invitational program for students who have shown potential for superior academic performance. Invitations are sent after admission to the University to all students who have scored 1260 or above on the Scholastic Aptitude Tests, with not less than 600 on the verbal portion (or 29 composite on the American College Test, with not less than 29 on the English portion), and who have an academic high school grade point average of not less than 3.5 as computed by the University. These students are eligible for special honors classes and housing in an honors dormitory. To remain in the program, students must enroll in not fewer than two honors courses each semester in the first two years and maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0. All honors students must take a two- semester Freshman Honors Seminar and a two-semester sopho- more interdisciplinary course as one of the required honors courses each semester. Honors requirements are not in addition to General Education requirements but may be used in satisfac- tion of those requirements. The small sizes of the classes and the high .quality of the students make possible more thorough inquiry into course materials and more independent work. Students may enhance their critical faculties through extensive reading, writing of research papers, and oral presentations in class. Students who fulfill the requirements of the Honors Pro- gram with a 3.0 overall average, satisfy the General Education requirements, and have 64 semester hours of credit, will receive the Associate of Arts with honors. Those with a 3.5 overall grade point average will receive the certificate with high honors. After the sophomore year, the Honors Program becomes the responsibility of the department in which the student pursues the major course of study. The departmental honors coordinator should be contacted for admission into the upper-division honors program. The upper-division honors pro- grams in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences lead to the baccalaureate degree with either honors or high honors. On the basis of performance in honors courses, if required, a minimum upper-division grade point average of 3.5, and a senior thesis or project, each department will decide whether the student will graduate with honors or high honors. SPECIAL PROGRAMS Academic Enrichment and Recruitment Services (AERS) The AERS office works closely with minority high school and community college students to facilitate their matriculation at the University of Florida. Once these students are enrolled, the office continues helping them by providing academic advise- ment and career guidance. Academic counselors are available to assist students in reviewing career goals, course selection, and curricular and admission requirements. In addition to academic advisement and recruitment services, the AERS office serves as a central source of information pertaining to academic enrichment services offered at the University of Florida. The office coordinates and directs minority academic affairs (i.e. admissions, advisement, drop petitions, preprofessional education) for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and is an adjunct to the CLAS Academic Advisement Center. Special Services/PACT The Special Services Program and the Program for Academic Counseling and Tutoring (PACT) are designed to give educa- tionally disadvantaged students who qualify for admission to the University of Florida assistance in developing those academic skills needed for successful academic and social pro- gress at the University. The supportive services offered or arranged for by these programs include counseling, academic advisement, tutoring, study skills, reading and writing labs, and special classes. Peer counselors are assigned to students to assist them in making the smooth transition to the university environ- ment. While admission to the federally funded Special Services Pro- gram is selective and only a limited, number of students can participate, the State-supported PACT serves all other incoming students who would benefit from the academic assistance pro- vided through these programs. Both of these programs work in close coordination with other supportive services in the planning and implementation of various programs designed to increase retention and graduation efforts at the University of Florida. COUNSELING AND RELATED SERVICES In addition to assistance from academic advisers (358 Little Hall), students may find that one or more of the following offices can be of assistance in solving personal problems, career selection problems,, or problems relating to deficiencies in academic skills. The Student Affairs section of this catalog describes their specific services. 1. Reading and Writing Center (2105 GPA) 2. Speech and Hearing Center (442 ASB) 3. Student Health Service (Infirmary) 4. Career Resource Center (G-1 JWRU) The Psychological and Vocational Counseling Center (311 Little Hall) provides professional psychological services to students. These include vocational counseling, career informa- tion, assistance with academic problems, specialized testing, marriage counseling, and personal counseling. Students and students' spouses may apply in person for such services as they deem necessary. No charge is made. The Counseling Center offers consultative services to university faculty and staff who are engaged in counseling students. Close relationships are maintained with deans, college advisers, housing personnel, the Student Health Service, and religious centers for the purpose of expediting both counseling and consultative services.