A Bold Honors Community
The Judy Genshaft Honors College on USF's Tampa campus is more than a place for class 鈥� it鈥檚 a space designed to spark ideas, encourage collaboration, and inspire innovative thinking. From bright classrooms and hands-on creative studios to quiet study lofts and community gathering areas, every part of our five-story building was designed with the student experience in mind. Here, you鈥檒l connect with faculty, engage in interdisciplinary courses and grow in an environment built to support your educational journey.
Designed for Discovery
Welcome to one of the finest honors college facilities in the nation. This five-story, 85,000-square-foot building reflects the university鈥檚 belief in your potential.
Technology-enabled classrooms foster meaningful connections, while floating learning lofts overlook the main atrium and offer amazing study spaces. Creative areas 鈥� including a 3D printing lab, art and music studios, a food and culture studio, and a podcasting room 鈥� invite you to experiment, innovate and try something new. For a quick study break, you can stop by the Buddy Brew caf茅 or enjoy the open-air terrace on the second floor.
All the Support You Need
Our fourth-floor advising suite gives you access to a dedicated academic advising team to help you select courses, research opportunities, study abroad programs and co-curricular experiences aligned with your goals.
Students interested in competitive national awards 鈥� such as the Fulbright, Gilman or Rhodes scholarships 鈥� can work with the USF Office of National Scholars (ONS), conveniently located on the building鈥檚 second level.
Where Community Fuels Success
Looking for a place to live and learn alongside other motivated students? The Honors Living-Learning Community (LLC) in Juniper-Poplar Hall offers a supportive residential experience from day one. With suite-style rooms, shared study lounges and welcoming common areas, the Honors LLC creates a network of peers, faculty and staff who are invested in your success.
Exclusive Honors LLC perks include:
- In-house advising and support
- Excursions and group outings
- Career workshops
- Faculty-led field trips
- Social events just for Honors students
From Dinner with the Dean to faculty panels and group outings to Disney World and Florida鈥檚 Space Coast, the Honors LLC helps you build community and create memories that last well beyond your first year.
Honors Course Profile: Art + The Environment
Honors courses help you apply your learning to real-world issues 鈥� and Professor Tina Piracci鈥檚 Art + the Environment class is one of the most impactful examples. This course empowers students to use creative design as a tool for environmental restoration.
Through sustainability-focused design, community partnerships and scientific innovation, students develop and 3D-print clay 鈥渙yster bricks鈥� 鈥� porous, waste-free structures that support marine life and can be deployed along Florida鈥檚 vulnerable seawalls.
Students brainstorm, prototype and conduct fieldwork to create environmentally resilient structures strong enough to withstand hurricanes and inviting enough for oyster larvae to thrive. Along the way, they gain experience in interdisciplinary teamwork, citizen science and community engagement 鈥� skills they can carry into future workplaces and professional pursuits.
Why Choose Honors at USF Tampa?
In the Honors College, you鈥檒l join a vibrant community of curious thinkers, creative problem-solvers and future leaders 鈥� all supported by a state-of-the-art facility designed to help you thrive. The Tampa Bay region offers world-class resources, industry partnerships, and community-driven learning experiences that turn your academic interests into real impact.
Here, Honors is an invitation to connect deeply with your passions, your peers and the world around you. Whether you are exploring a career in health care, contributing to research, or pursuing internships across the region, you鈥檒l find opportunities to grow in every direction.
If you鈥檙e ready to explore your interests, expand your perspective and join a dynamic community in a cutting-edge learning environment, the Judy Genshaft Honors College is ready to welcome you.
Student Perspectives
Honors students thrive within our interdisciplinary curriculum, enjoying priority registration, small class sizes and support at every stage.
鈥淚 love my Honors classes. They give me an interdisciplinary experience, and I get to work with students from different backgrounds. These classes challenge me to think outside the box and apply new ideas to my future career.鈥� - Maria Isaacs, advertising student
鈥淏uilding connections with faculty on a personal level is amazing. My mentors at the Honors College provided me with an interdisciplinary foundation that is helping me shape my path forward.鈥� - Reva Gandhi, biomedical sciences student
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