The Honors College of Florida

The No. 5 Public National Liberal Arts College - U.S. News & World Report

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Delve into a public arts and science education tailored to your academic interests, career aspirations, and individual learning style.
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Customized curriculum

Unleash your intellectual curiosity as you largely design your own educational experience.

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Hands-on learning

Broaden your knowledge through research, internships, study abroad and community service.

Learn by doing

Personalized career planning

Experience one-on-one career coaching and a step-by-step plan for creating your future.

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Holistic student support

Flourish in a diverse, inclusive campus environment committed to your personal success.

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What can I study?

Choose from 50+ 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 & Majors

An 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

#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”

Why New?

Meet the faces at New College

Alyssa Boynton Fourth-year Psychology student Choosing New College of Florida over Yale University was a decision Alyssa Boynton made wholeheartedly. Now, as the thesis student nears the end of her education at the state’s designated honors college, she is reflecting on what made her experience so transformative. Read More
Sofia Ali-Khan '96 Social Justice Lawyer and Author Sofia Ali-Khan returns to New College on Nov. 9th for a presentation on her recent book, A Good Country: My Life in Twelve Towns and the Devastating Battle for a White America. Learn More
Michael Reese '88 Lawyer Cultivating his legal prowess was a skill alumnus Michael Reese learned at NCF, and the experience has served him for decades as a successful lawyer. So, in early September, Reese decided to pay it forward, donating $50,000 to his alma mater’s Law Society. Read More
Dwayne Peterson Executive Director of Career Engagement and Opportunity (CEO) How does a liberal arts education prepare students for the competitive workforce? The Chronicle of Higher Education, in a 2022 report entitled New Pathways from College to Career, highlighted New College of Florida’s creative approach to career preparation. The state’s designated honors college was one of only six colleges featured in the report. Read More
Jennifer Wells, Ph.D. Director of New College Writing Program New College's free college application essay writing workshops offered to rising high school senior's are especially helpful to first time first-generation college students (who often don’t have a relative or mentor to help them with the process). “Being able to guide them through this unfamiliar genre and see them produce something they are proud of is extremely rewarding,” shared Dr. Wells. Learn More

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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. Visit Us

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Featured News

Featured News

New College of Florida Celebrates the 2022 Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month

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Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration at New College of Florida, filled with fun events organized by students, faculty and staff.

Monitoring Hurricane Ian

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The Chronicle of Higher Education Highlights New College of Florida’s Cutting-Edge Career Prep Program

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“An Incredible Place”: From Its High Rankings to Its Unique Student Experience, New College of Florida Has Helped Alyssa Boynton Thrive

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Featured Events

Featured Events

Recap Quartet

Oct 8
Opening the New Music New College season, Recap is a new percussion quartet from a new generation of musicians dedicated to music reflecting the diverse society we live in today.

New Topics: The Future of Florida’s Constitution

Oct 11

Faculty Fridays: English and Creative Writing

Oct 14

Admissions Preview Day

Oct 29
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