October 27, 2025
Important! Know How Quarter to Semesters will Impact You BEFORE You Register for Winter!
We have added a Quarters to Semesters link on the Honors website under Current Students. Here you can find how current requirements will translate to semesters.
2nd and 3rd Years! You will need to take HNRS 261 (or complete an approved substitution) + your 2 Co-Curriculars before Fall 2026. Keep this in mind when planning your schedule for WN26 and SP26!
If you have questions, please reach out to a Honors Peer Advisor or email honors@calpoly.edu.
This Week's Honors Event!
Come for a little Halloween Pre Game and Paint a Pumpkin and eat lots of candy!
Check out all the Honors Events we have planned for this Fall 25 Quarter!
Come out and Support the Food Pantry Garden
Learn about the history of the garden and meet this year's Honors Garden Assistants on our Food Pantry Garden link.
Follow the Food Pantry Garden on Instagram: @calpolyfoodpantrygarden
Save the Date!
November 3rd starts Priority Registration. Stop by anytime between 10am and 2pm on that day to ask questions and get help with registration.
Take an AWESOME Honors Seminar this Winter 2026
See the Honors Seminars (HNRS 299s) options for Winter 2026. More may be added so check back before you register!
A Note About HNRS 361 THIS YEAR!
HNRS 361 is the 1-unit asynch course everyone takes AFTER they have completed their Track experience. Due to the large number of graduating seniors, we are prioritizing seniors for enrollment in HNRS 361 in WN26 and SP26. If you are a 2nd or 3rd year ready to take HNRS 361 you can request a permission but we will not be able to accommodate you unless there is room in the class after seniors enroll.
Planning your schedule for THIS YEAR?
The Tentative Course Offerings link reflects which Honors courses will available this AY2025-26. Remember this can change as we add new courses so check back frequently.
NEWLY ADDED FOR WINTER 26! HNRS 214/ME 212: Engineering Dynamics. We will have 5 seats each in two of the sections of Engineering Dynamics.
Change the World Challenge. Due October 31st!
This is a competition that Honors students have won several times! Any major can apply!
Honors Peer Advising is NOW Available!
If you have questions about Honors requirements or Honors courses Peer Advisors are available in-person or on zoom. See the Peer Advising link under Current Students.
For questions about Study Abroad, see our Study Abroad Peer Advising!
DAR American History Essay Contest. Looking for Essay Judges!
The essays will range from 600–1000 words and will be turned in by the students on November 1st. They will be pre-screened, and you will be partnered up with a local teacher for judging. All judging will be completed by November 30th. Please contact this email address if interested for more details: elaine.reeves03@gmail.com
Are you interested in a Health-Related Profession?
If you are thinking of pursuing a health-related career (e.g. medicine, nursing, occupational therapy) check out Cal Poly's Pre-Health Advising website. Click on the Careers tab for information about prereqs for specific professional programs.
Do you want to change your major!
Despite Cal Poly's reputation for it being hard to change majors, its not! Learn more about the process at Cal Poly's Change of Major website.
Scholarship/Funding Opportunities
They give a $15,000 scholarship annually to undergrads. Join their webinar to learn more. Deadline to apply February 9, 2026.
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Attend the live webinar on October 15, 2025 to learn more.
Check out our NEW Research & Scholarship Opportunities Page!
See the Research & Scholarship Opportunities page where you can find information and deadlines on opportunities that are often relevant to our honors community. You can find this link on the honors website under Current Students.
CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Teaching/Mentoring
NEW! We are seeking students who are interested in serving as Learning Assistants for our Honors Seminars in Winter 2026 as well as HNRS 261. If you are interested please complete the Honors Learning Assistant Interest Form WN26 by November 14th.. Learning Assistant responsibilities will involve assisting a faculty instructor in their course. Responsibilities may include facilitating discussions, preparing course activities, and answering student questions. Learning Assistants will be required to attend the class at its scheduled time. Serving as Learning Assistant will fulfill the Honors Co-Curricular: Teaching/Mentoring requirement.
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Follow us on Instagram!
Follow us on our Honors Instagram page!
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!
E-mail: honors@calpoly.edu
Check out the faculty, staff and students who make up the Honors Leadership Team! We are all here to help you so feel free to reach out to anyone on the team if you have questions.
Need someone to talk to?
Reach out to Cal Poly's Counseling Services. They are there to support your emotional health and well being!
