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Apply to the Honors College

The Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College admits students who seek Honors College Distinction from Palm Beach State College in the Associate in Arts degree.

There is no additional fee for applying to the Honors College.

Admissions Criteria

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Students entering PBSC as first-time college students

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Students are eligible to apply to the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College if they have earned a 3.5 unweighted high school GPA and have college ready placement test scores.

Students must be pursuing an Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) from Palm Beach State College.

Current PBSC students

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Students who are currently enrolled at PBSC or who have recently transferred are eligible to apply to the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College if they meet the following recommended admission criteria: 

  • Cumulative college level GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • A minimum of six (6) college credit hours completed and must not have over 24 semester hours of college credit.
  • Must be pursuing an Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.) from Palm Beach State College.

Dual Enrollment/Early Admission students

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Students must have completed and received approval of the required forms with the Office of Dual Enrollment prior to applying to the Honors College. Students are encouraged to graduate with the Associate of Arts degree (A.A.) to receive full distinction on college transcripts.

  • Must hold an unweighted 3.5 high school GPA and, if applicable, a 3.5 GPA or higher of college credit.
  • College-ready test scores.
  • Must not have over 24 hours of college credit earned.
  • High School Dual Enrollment and Early Admission students do not receive early registration. 


Admissions Timeline

Applications to the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students will be notified upon receipt that the application has been submitted. Students will be notified of their admission status within three weeks of receipt.

Students who are accepted into the Dr. Floyd F. Koch Honors College are required to attend an Honors College student information session during the first semester of joining the Honors College.

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