May 4, 2026

THIS WEEK'S HONORS EVENT!

Get help with your schedule for Fall 2026. Dr. J and Dr. Bennion will present information on what to expect during the transition to Semesters!

SAVE THE DATE! For Help with Registration!

Seeking Learning Assistants for HNRS 1000 in Fall 2026!

Dr. J is seeking Learning Assistants to help with HNRS1000 in Fall. Any honors student, including current first years, can be a learning assistant! HNRS 10-0 will meet once per week on Wednesdays 4:10 to 6:00pm. To be a Learning Assistant you will have to leave this time open. Learning Assistants will help facilitate small group discussions during class and help small groups with a series of innovative projects. Students completing their learning assistant assignments receive credit toward their Honors Program requirements (Honors Program Elective 1.0 unit possibility of 2.0 units). 

Being a Learning Assistant is a great way to support our Honors Community! And it's a great resume builder to put under Leadership Experience!

If you are interested in serving as a Learning Assistant for HNRS complete the HNRS1000 Learning Assistant Interest Form by May 22nd!

ALSO Seeking Learning Assistants for HNRS 2261

We are seeking Learning Assistant for HNRS 2261. This is a new required course for student who entered Cal Poly after Fall 2026. Learning assistants must be 3rd or 4th years starting in Fall 2026.

HNRS 2261 will be taught in-person on Tuesday and Thursdays 4:30pm to 5:50pm. Therefore, if you are interested in serving as a Learning Assistant you will need to leave this time available in your Fall course schedule. 

Students completing their learning assistant assignment will receive 2 units of Honors Electives. Note: If you still need one of your Co-Curriculars you can use this to fulfill the requirement).

This is a great entry to put on your resume to show you not only have teaching experience but leadership experience. You'll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated group of other learning assistants, Honors office assistants, and faculty.

If you are interested in serving as a Learning Assistant for HNRS 2261 complete the HNRS2261 Learning Assistant Interest Form by May 22nd!

Attention 3rd Years! NEW Next Year! HNRS 4461!

Starting in Fall 2026, HNRS 461 will become HNRS 4461. HNRS 4461 will no longer be offerred asyncronously. It will be an an in person 1 unit credit/no credit seminar. Every graduating senior will be required to take one section of HNRS 4461 in either Fall 26 or Spring 27. We will offer 2 sections in Fall and 2 in Spring.

Read more about HNRS 4461 Capstone Seminars and the sections that will be offered next year. Seminars will be capped at 25 so enrollment is for seniors only and on a first come first enroll basis!

Check out the Honors Seminars for Fall 2026!

Start planning for Fall! Check out the Honors Seminars we have scheduled for Fall 2026!

Seeking Honors Awards Nominations!

The Honors Program is seeking nominations for 3 Awards to be presented at our Graduation Celebration on June 3rd. Please consider nominating your favorite faculty and 2 graduating seniors for the following awards. You do not have to be a senior to nominate someone for an award. Self nominations are also accepted! Descriptions are included in the nomination form links below. Nominations DUE MAY 15th.

Outstanding Faculty Member Nomination

Outstanding Graduating Senior Award Nomination

Outstanding Leadership in Honors

Planning your schedule for NEXT YEAR?

We have updated the Tentative Course Offerings link to reflect which Honors courses will be able to offer next year in AY 2026-27. Remember this can change as we add new courses so check back frequently.

Are you in CLA? Need help with you schedule next year?

Have questions? Ask a Peer Advisor?

We have two wonderful Peer Advisors who are available to answer your questions. Learn more about our Peer Advisors and when they are available each week under the Peer Advising link.

For questions about Study Abroad, see our Study Abroad Peer Advising!

Check out what's happening at Career Services THIS WEEK!

Don't miss the workshops and events to prepare you for your profession or graduate school. Click on the Career Services website.

How to submit an announcement for the Weekly Update!

If you have an event that you want to share with our Honors Community, please complete the form (see link below). Announcements received by Sunday 11:59pm will be included in the Weekly Update posted on Monday.

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/4589651/Honors-Weekly-Update-Announcement-Request

Honors Program Information!

Need someone to talk to?

Reach out to Cal Poly's Counseling Services. They are there to support your emotional health and well being!

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