November 2, 2026
Our First Year Honors Students Need Your Feedback!
Our first years in HNRS 1000 are working in teams to come up with creative ways to help Cal Poly Students thrive. All this week their ideas will be on display in the Commons. There will be sticky notes for you to leave comments or suggestions for them. Teams will present their final versions Shark Tank style in HNRS 1000 on December 9th so your feedback matters!
Honors Peer Advisor Application DUE TODAY!
The Honors Program is seeking students to be Peer Advisors. This is a commitment involving 3 hours per week starting November 16th through end of Spring semester. Responsibilities include being available in the Honors Commons and zoom for Drop-In advising hours 3 hours per week. In addition, Peer Advisors will help with our Honors registration events during the year. To be a Peer Advisor you must have been in the Honors program for at least 1 year. You will receive 1 unit of Honors Elective for service to the community.
If interested complete the Honors Peer Advisor Application by November 2nd!
Your Honors Curriculum Sheet Now Available!
We keep track of your progress in Honors using an Honors Curriculum Sheet. You can access your Curriculum sheet in your OneDrive. Click on Shared in the left sidebar. Here you will find an Excel file labeled Curriculum with your EMPLID.
To understand where you should be in completing the Honors requirements, check out Module 3 in the Honors Handbook. Click on Academic Performance, Progress and Disqualification to understand our expectation for your progress.
Attention 2nd Years!!
Remember that if you are a 2nd year (i.e. sophomore) you must take HNRS 2261 this academic year! If you are in it right now, great. If not, plan to register for it this Spring 27.
We Need Learning Assistants for HNRS 2261!!! (Comes with a $500 stipend!)
We are seeking Learning Assistant for HNRS 2261. Learning assistants must be 3rd or 4th years.
There will be 2 sections of HNRS 2261 in Spring27: Mondays and Wednesdays either 9:00am to 10:20am or 4:30pm to 5:50pm. Therefore, if you are interested in serving as a Learning Assistant you will need to be available for one of these times on MW.
Students completing their learning assistant assignment will receive 2 units of Honors Electives AND RECEIVE A $500 STIPEND
As part of this experience you will develop skills on how to lead and teach in a college classroom. This is a great entry to put on your resume to show that you not only have teaching experience but leadership experience. You'll have the opportunity to work with a dedicated group of other learning assistants and faculty.
If you are interested in serving as a Learning Assistant for HNRS 2261 complete the HNRS2261 Learning Assistant Interest Form by November 9th!
Take an AWESOME Honors Seminar this Spring 2027!
Honors Seminars (HNRS 2299s) are unique on campus and only open to Honors students. Take advantage of this opportunity and fit one into your Spring schedule! we have lined up for Spring 2027.
College Corps Interest Forms Available!
The #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Program at Cal Poly strives to create debt-free pathways to higher education while giving fellows the chance to give back to their communities. Fellows complete 450 hours of service with local community organizations across San Luis Obispo County — and earn a living stipend and education award in return. Participating in College Corps can satisfy your Honors High Impact Practice!
Learn more and find the interest form at: https://leadandserve.calpoly.edu/college-corps
Interested in Study Abroad?
Start here at the Study Abroad Peer Advising website where you can learn the steps to finding out more about your options.
Honors Global Leadership Opportunities
Take advantage of one of our Honors Global Leadership opportunities this year! Participation in one of these opportunities will fulfill the Honors High Impact Practice. Click on Honors Global Leadership Opportunities for a full description of the 4 opportunities listed below. If you have questions email Dr. J! jjovanov@calpoly.edu
- Honors & Cal Poly in London, Summer 2027
- Honors & Cal Poly in Thailand, Summer 2027
- Honors & Alternative Breaks
- Summer Break: May 24 to June 5, 2027, Peru
Note: If you are interested in the Alternative Breaks: Gulf Coast please contact Dr. J (jjovanov@calpoly.edu)
High Impact Opportunity!
The Department of Experience Industry Management is offering a Course + Trip to New Zealand that Honors is offering as a unique High Impact Practice. Prereqs for EIM 4412 will be waved so anyone can apply! Learn more by completing the interest form using the QR code.
They have scheduled two informational meetings to review registration, payments, required intake forms, and other trip logistics. Please plan to attend one of the following meetings:
Honors Program Information!
Contact
Location: Building 35, Room 510 (Honors Commons)
Honor Commons Rules & Expectations
Phone: 805-756-7029
E-mail: honors@calpoly.edu
Have questions? See the Peer Advising link.
For questions about Study Abroad, see our Study Abroad Peer Advising!
Follow us on our Honors Instagram page!
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!
Cal Poly's Psychology Department also has a wonderful SLO Counseling Services.
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