January 27, 2025
THIS WEEK'S HONORS EVENT!
Check out our calendar of Events for Winter 25 quarter! Including our Professional Roadmap Series!
Save the Date!
We want to feature you in Honors NOW!
The Honors Program is launching a monthly email news brief, Honors NOW, where we will spotlight our students. We want to hear all about the amazing things everyone is doing outside of the classroom. Whether you're involved in an a club, discovering something new, participating in a project, or volunteering, we would love to know! If you are willing to share, please fill out the Honors NOW Student Spotlight form! Don't be shy! You never know. Highlighting your accomplishments is a great way to network!
Do you have priority registration for Spring 2024?
Cal Poly provides Special Exception Registration Status (i.e. Priority Registration) to first- and second-year students who are members in good standing in the Honors Program. Students with Special Exception status may register first according to Cal Poly's registration appointment schedule. See module 2.12 of the Canvas Honors Handbook to learn more about the requirements to be in good standing to receive Special Exception status. If you do not meet the requirements you will not have special exception status for Spring!
First round registration for students with Special Exception starts if February 20th!
Planning your schedule for NEXT QUARTER?
Use the Tentative Course Offerings link to see what Honors courses will be offered in Spring. And be sure to check out the Honors Seminars that will be offered!
IMPORTANT! If you are planning to graduate in Fall 2025, please plan to take HNRS 461 in SP25!!! We do not offer HNRS 461 in Fall.
Do you still need to complete your Leadership Requirement (i.e. HNRS 261)?
FREE Emerging Leaders Series certificate is being offered Winter quarter through Cal Poly's Center for Leadership! These workshops are once a week, low stress AND can be used as an approved alternative to taking HNRS 261. Learn more at Center for Leadership - Cal Poly. No prior experience is required, and participants will receive a certificate once the series is completed.
Have you completed a Co-Curricular Experience?
To learn more about how to satisfy the Honors Co-Curricular Experience click on the Co-Curricular Experiences link under Current Students on our website.
Campus Events!
Discover balance and connection in our Holistic Well-Being Workshops! These fun and interactive sessions explore mindfulness, movement, and healthy habits to help you nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking to de-stress, boost energy, or try something new, these workshops offer practical tools and a supportive space to help you feel your best. Every Tuesday for Weeks 3-6 from 4:30-5:30 pm. Sign up today!
Join Cal Poly Career Connections Honors Network!
Cal Poly Career Connections is Cal Poly’s network for students and alumni to connect with one another and share experiences and information. On Cal Poly Career Connections, you can join our Honors Network, connecting you with students that are passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and alumni that have experience in the job field.
To join us on Cal Poly Career Connections, click on the link in the “My Apps” section of your portal. Create and perfect your profile, and, once you’re in, click on “Groups” in the “Connect” section and join the University Honors Program group! From there, you’ll have full access to a network of Honors students and alumni that are there to help you through your career journey!
Join the Honors Slack network!
Join us on our new Slack network. This is a space dedicated to current Honors students to connect and collaborate in unique, personal ways. There, we will be publishing the most recent news about the Honors Program, communicating about noteworthy events, and providing a supportive space to share your experiences and make new friends!
If you would like to join us on Slack, click this LINK to join!
Have questions? Ask a Peer Advisor!
We have three 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.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities!
Stay up to date! Follow the Office of Student Research on Instagram @calpolystudentresearch.
Learn about other undergraduate research opportunities at Cal Poly. Check out the Office of Student Research website.
CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Teaching/Mentoring
TBA
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
Need someone to talk to?
Reach out to Cal Poly's Counseling Services. They are there to support your emotional health and well being!
