LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS COURSE LOADS: First term at the university, take 12-14 hours of academic courses including two science or mathematics courses. Nonscience courses should be solid, academic courses. Lighter loads or easy courses do not enhance your record. Honors courses are recommended for superior students willing to do extra work. After your first term, maintain approximately a 15-hour load including two-or-three science/ math courses. No more than two laboratory courses are recommended in any one term. Honors Program This is an invitational program for students who have shown potential for superior academ- ic performance. Invitations are sent after admis- sion to the university to all students who have scored 1280 or above on the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or a 30 composite on the Enhanced Ameri- can College Test. Further, they must have an academic high school grade point average of not less than 3.6 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 at least one honors course each semester in the first two years and maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0. Students who do not qualify may apply for admission into the program in the spring of their first year after demonstrating their aca- demic capabilities during the fall semester. Honors requirements are not in addition to Gen- eral Education requirements, but may be used in satisfaction 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 skills through extensive reading, writing of research papers, and oral presentations in class. Students who fulfill the requirements of the Honors Program with a 3.0 overall average, sat- isfy the General Education Requirement, and have 64 semester hours of credit, will receive the Associate of Arts certificate with honors. Those with a 3.5 overall grade point average will receive the certificate with high honors. After the sophomore year, the Honors Pro- gram becomes the responsibility of the depart- ment in which the student pursues the major course of study. The departmental honors coor- dinator should be contacted for admission into the upper-division honors program. The upper-division honors programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences lead to the baccalaureate degree with either honors, high honors, or highest honors. For graduation with honors, a student must attain a 3.5 overall upper-division average. For graduation with high honors or highest honors, the student must fulfill an overall 3.5 upper-division average and, in addition, submit a thesis, a research project, or other creative work. Upon evaluation by the department or other responsible group, the stu- dent will be recommended for high or highest honors. Eligibility for graduation with honors: Stu- dents who became juniors (a classification of "3") in Fall 1991 or later are eligible for the honors designations established in the 1991-92 and following catalogs. Students who achieved junior status prior to Fall 1991 follow the honors designations established in the 1990-91 catalog. Office of Minority Affairs The Office of Minority Affairs coordinates and directs support services for all minority stu- dents, including participants in the federally- funded Special Services Program, and other specially-admitted students at the University of Florida. This office works in close coordination with the Office of Admissions and minority high school and community college students and counselors to facilitate the admission of minority students into the University of Florida. Once the students are admitted, this office continues to assist them by providing academic counseling, advocacy, and tutoring. OMASP works in close cooperation with the University Advisement Center, which leads the coordina- tion of all advising services across campus, including supplementing and providing train- ing and information to all special advising pro- grams. OMASP strives to facilitate the minority stu- dents' successful negotiation of any and all pro- cesses of the University of Florida and to stimulate their use of and participation in resources and enriching activities at the univer- sity that might impinge on the academic progress of the student. Tutors are provided in math and English, and referrals are made and tutoring arranged in other areas through the O.I.R. Teaching Center, the Reading and Writ- ing Center, and other supportive campus-wide offices. The Office of Minority Affairs helps stu- dents develop coping and social adjustment skills by providing positive association with successful peers and role models. These individ- uals assist students in making a smooth transi- tion to the university environment. Other supportive services offered or arranged include recruitment, retention workshops and seminars, academic progress monitoring, orientation pro- grams, research and evaluation activities, and educational and social activities. The Office of Minority Affairs, which is housed in 453 Little Hall (392-0788), works in close coordination with other university ser- vices and offices to plan and implement pro- grams designed to increase retention and graduation at the University of Florida. Other Counseling 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 to solve personal problems, career selection problems, or problems relating to defi- ciencies in academic skills. The Student Affairs section of this catalog describes their specific services. Reading and Writing Center (2109 TUR) Speech and Hearing Center (442 DAU) Student Health Care Center (Infirmary) Career Resource Center (G-1 JWRU) The Office of International Studies and Programs provides assistance for students wanting to expand their educational experience by study- ing outside the United States. Programs are available throughout the world for study either during the academic year or the summer. Inter- ested students should contact the Office of Inter- national Studies and Programs in 123 Tigert for information on eligibility, availability, and scholarship possibilities. The Counseling Center, located in 301 Peabody, provides professional psychological services to students. These include vocational counseling, career information, assistance with academic problems, specialized testing, mar- riage counseling, and personal counseling. Stu- dents 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 stu- dents. 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. Academic Help Guide Service Drop a class Drop a class after the deadline Add a class Admission to a major Confused about a major Confused about a career Stress management Tutorial help Correspondence Work Transient status General Education Requirement Gordon Rule A.A. Certification Degree Certification Withdrawal from the university Location 358 Little or your College 358 Little or your College 358 Little or your College Check with your College 358 Little B-1 JWRU/301 Peabody 301 Peabody/ Infirmary Teaching Center 358 Little or your College 358 Little or your College 358 Little or your College 358 Little 358 Little Your College Office for Student Services in Peabody Hall