The Public Honors College of Florida
Preparing intellectually curious students for lives of great achievement
Your New Path to learning begins here
Delve into a public arts and science education tailored to your academic interests, career aspirations, and individual learning style.Explore the New College approach to academics:
Customized curriculum
Unleash your intellectual curiosity as you largely design your own educational experience.
Explore our curriculumHands-on learning
Broaden your knowledge through research, internships, study abroad and community service.
Learn by doingPersonalized career planning
Experience one-on-one career coaching and a step-by-step plan for creating your future.
Plan your futureHolistic student support
Flourish in a diverse, inclusive campus environment committed to your personal success.
Feel at home here
What can I study?
Choose from 45 majors ranging across the sciences, mathematics, arts, languages and cultures, design your own area of concentration, or explore professional fields like computer science, data science, environmental studies, and public policy. Explore Academics & MajorsAn exceptional education at an extraordinary value
Why New?Top 10
Fiske Guide to Colleges ranks New College a Top 10 “Best Buy” public college
#5
Public liberal arts college in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, and #1 in Florida
#1
US News and World Report ranks the Florida Public University System
#2
Best Value Schools’ ranking of New College among its “50 Best Value Small Schools”
Meet the faces at New College
Rosemary Mejia
Fourth-Year International and Area Studies Student
Rosemary Mejia envisions a society in which more individuals—regardless of their financial or demographical barriers—have equitable access to healthcare. Now one step closer to pursuing her ambitions, the thesis student at New College of Florida has earned a Fulbright award to study epidemiology in Peru.
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Jacob Silverman
Third-Year Student, Extern to General Counsel
Jacob Silverman is serving as an extern to New College General Counsel. Silverman was attracted to the small class sizes and academic vigor at New College, as well as the opportunity to begin his journey toward his graduate degree. He is now pursuing a joint degree in philosophy and religion, and studying Russian language and literature, with the hopes of using these skills to attend law school.
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Maxeme Tuchman
Alumni '00, CEO Caribu
New College Commencement Speaker for 2022 is Award-Winning Entrepreneur Maxeme Tuchman, CEO and co-founder of Caribu.
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Alexis Mingos
Fourth-Year Biopsychology and Neuroscience Student
"As an undergraduate student, the unique contract system at New College of Florida allowed me to take courses I was terrified I would fail," Alexis Mingos shares her experience diving headfirst into neuroscience and oceanography.
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Lawrence Bowdish
Alumni '00, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
As an undergraduate, Lawrence Bowdish immersed himself in the academic rigor of history and economics—paving the way for him to ultimately pursue a high-powered career in the nonprofit arena. Today, he is the executive director for research and issue networks with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Corporate Citizenship Center—an organization that helps businesses “make the world a better place.”
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Terry Weber
Alumni '71, CEO Biote
Well-being. This word is one that Terry Weber ’71, a New College of Florida alumna and CEO of Biote takes very seriously. For Weber, helping people increase their well-being means helping them correct hormone imbalances. This passion of Weber’s was ignited during her undergraduate years.
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Located on a beautiful 110-acre campus on sunny Sarasota Bay, New College provides an ideal learning environment for intellectually curious, motivated students who thrive on active learning. Virtual TourFeatured News
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Read alumna Maxeme Tuchman’s 2022 commencement speech, given at New College of Florida on Fri. May 20 on the College Hall bayfront.
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Get a jumpstart on your transition to New College! We’ll show you around your new home during our Welcome Wednesday pre-orientation event.