The Garnet Key Honor Society at Florida State University Panama City recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and exceptional leadership. The society fosters a close-knit network of students, faculty, and alumni who exemplify strong character, active campus and community involvement, and high academic standards.
History
Garnet Key began as a branch of the Garnet and Gold Key (Est. 1924) at FSU Tallahassee, which is the oldest and most prestigious leadership honorary at FSU, dating all the back to the Florida State College for Women before the present university was formed. The existing Garnet Key Honor Society was formed on September 26, 1986, to recognize students from this campus for outstanding leadership, service, and scholarship, as well as to promote activities to foster the progress and spirit of the FSU Panama City campus. The first induction ceremony was held on December 15, 1986, and welcomed 50 inaugural members.
Membership
With a membership exceeding 1,100 students, Garnet Key proudly recognizes the academic achievement and leadership accomplishments of students at Florida State University Panama City. The society fosters a close network of students, faculty, and alumni who exemplify strong character, active involvement, and high academic standards.
Each spring semester, an induction ceremony is held to welcome new members. Inductees receive an honor cord to be worn at commencement, along with a certificate of membership, lapel pin, and commemorative T-shirt. Faculty, staff, family, and friends are invited to attend and celebrate the accomplishments of the newest members.
Graduating members receive special recognition in the commencement program and are celebrated at the annual Grad Gala. Additional distinction is awarded to the graduating undergraduate and graduate members who achieve the highest grade point averages.
Eligibility for membership requires completion of a minimum of 15 credit hours in a degree program at FSU and a cumulative FSU GPA of 3.5 or higher. Invitations to apply are sent each spring term to eligible students through their FSU email accounts. A one-time $70 fee provides lifetime membership in the society.
Advisor
Sarah Schreck, Library Specialist
Garnet Key Honor Society Coordinator
sschreck@fsu.edu
(850) 770-2144