May 26, 2026
This Week's Honors Event!
Come out to support our International Exchange students and enjoy SLO DoCO!
The Honors Handbook has a NEW LOOK!
We have streamlined the Honors Handbook (thanks Chloe Keely)!
Handbook Contents:
Module 1: The University Honors Program
Module 2: Helpful Registration Links
Module 3: Honors Program Requirements for All Students
Module 4: Requirements BEFORE Summer 2025
Module 5: Requirements AFTER Summer 2025
Take an Honors Seminars this Fall 2026!
Check out the Honors Seminars we have scheduled for Fall 2026!
LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Research Opportunity for Fall 2026
The Honors Program is continuing our effort to offer ever quarter the opportunity for students who want to "try on" research to apply to work with a faculty on a research project for 1 quarter. Students who apply and are selected will register for 1 unit of HNRS 400. This unit can be used as an Honors Elective. The time commitment for this 1 unit is 4 hours of various research responsibilities each week.
For Fall 2026
Dr. Gita Kolluru from the Biological Sciences Department is seeking applicants for the following project. Students from ANY major who are interested in birds or conservation biology can apply.
Project description:
Monitoring campus buildings for evidence of bird strikes. In the time it takes you to read this description, more than 1,000 birds will have died in the United States as a result of collisions with human-made structures. The vast majority, as many as 1 billion bird fatalities, are due to collisions with glass windows. In this hands-on research experience, students will have the opportunity to work directly with Dr. Kolluru, in partnership with Morro Coast Audubon Society and Bird Friendly Campus (a research group at the University of Washington), to survey for bird collisions with buildings at Cal Poly. The data we collect will contribute to our understanding of how birds are affected by human made structures, and what steps we can take at Cal Poly to help mitigate collisions. Participation requires approximately four hours per week, to attend meetings, complete the surveys, and discuss the outcomes.
To apply, complete the Dr. Kolluru Research Interest Form. Applications DUE MAY 26TH, 2026.
Need a Permission Number? Don't Ask Dr. J!
If you are currently a 2nd or 3rd year and still need to take HNRC 200-02, HNRC 200-03 and/or HNRS 3361 email honors@calpoly.edu for permission numbers.
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.
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!
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!
