The Honors Program is guided by four tenets: Courses, Community, Commons, and Civic Leadership. Click on one of the "Four C's" to continue.
The Honors Community consists of all the people and services that provide support
for the Honors students on campus. The Program is not just about academics, it is about interacting with others to create an environment of social interaction, caring, and trust in addition to learning.
The Honors Program Administration includes a full-time staff person and half-time
faculty Director who oversee the daily operations of the Program as well as strategic planning for the future. Here at Cal Poly, the Program falls under the direct supervision
of the Academic Programs Office, which, in turn, is overseen by the Office of the Provost.
There are also many other people on campus working behind the scenes to help Honors students succeed, including the Honors Council, an interdisciplinary group of faculty, staff and students who assist and advise the Director in the development of policies and Program strategies.
As freshmen, the Honors students have the opportunity to live together on campus
in a residence hall especially designed for academically motivated students. The Honors House is located in the Cerro Vista Village (click here for details) and provides an environment that supports and fosters studious endeavors and academic achievement. As part of the First Year Connection Program, there is an emphasis on study skills, leadership, global awareness and social responsibility. The Honors House is a place where lasting friendships are made and there is always someone to lend a helping hand. A constant hub of activity, the Honors House is a place to have fun, to learn, and to heighten the Cal Poly experience. Currently, Honors housing is only available to incoming freshman; however, future plans include possible second-year housing as well. For more information on all Cal Poly residence halls, please visit Cal Poly's Housing Web Site.
Honors students also have the opportunity to broaden their social activities and
leadership skills through participation in the Honors Club, a student-run organization
that operates within the context of the campus-wide Cal Poly student government (ASI). When active, the Club organizes social events, community service projects, campus-wide presentations, and provides a liaison between the Program administration and the
ever-growing body of Honors students. Students serving as Honors Club officers may
also receive Honors credit if they fulfill the requirements of the Honors Leadership Experience course.
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