Tapping Applications Available

Florida Blue Key Tapping Applications are due Wednesday, November 9th.

Dear Prospective Member:

Thank you for your interest in Florida Blue Key Leadership Honorary. Florida Blue Key is the University of Florida’s oldest and most distinguished leadership organization. In addition to planning and producing Homecoming, Gator Growl, and the Speech and Debate Tournament, Florida Blue Key conducts many other projects benefitting both the University of Florida and the Gainesville community. A successful applicant must demonstrate exemplary leadership and service to the University of Florida. Diversity of involvement is an important criterion for acceptance into Florida Blue Key and involvement in one area of campus activity does not necessarily qualify one for membership. We select leaders who are recognized for a significant contribution to the overall development of student life at the University of Florida.

The following requirements are mandatory for all applicants:

1. Currently be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Florida

2. Have completed sixty hours of college credit with at least two semesters at the University of Florida

3. Have participated and demonstrated leadership in extra-curricular activities at the University of Florida

4. Have at least 2.0 grade point average

A complete application contains a resume and signed statement granting the Student Activities staff permission to certify GPA and hours completed. An application fee of $50 should also be included.

Resume: Your resume serves as your application and should follow the format provided, including all the information provided at the top and bottom of the sample resume. Your name should be typed as you wish it to appear on your initiation certificate. Please limit to one legal size piece of paper.

Interview: When you submit your application please sign up for an interview. Interviews will be held November 13 thru November 15 in the Reitz Union. The interview room will be provided when you sign up for an interview time. Business attire is suggested.

Fees: Please submit a $50 fee to the Florida Blue Key Office Administrator, Sharon Connell, when you submit your application. Make checks payable to “Florida Blue Key.” This fee pays for the administrative cost of your application as well as an introductory reception scheduled for the evening of November 18 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the restaurant 101 Downtown. Candidates for membership are encouraged to attend the reception, and business attire is also suggested.

Applications are due by 4:00 on Wednesday, November 9th in room 365 of the J. Wayne Reitz Union. You will be notified by mail of Florida Blue Key’s decision. A mandatory orientation session will be held for newly selected members. The time, date, and location of this session will be announced during the interview. If you have any questions concerning the application or the application process, please call the Florida Blue Key office at 352-273-0829. Thank you again for your interest in Florida Blue Key and good luck!

Sincerely,

S. Whitney Smith

Vice-President of Membership 

Click here to view the Fall 2011 Tapping Packet