October 19, 2026

Registration Workshop TODAY!

If you are registering today, there will be staff to help you in the Commons (Library, Room 510) from 12pm to 5pm!

Check out the calendar of Honors Events we have planned for this Semester!

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.

Important Note About Honors Cross-Listed Courses!!

If you are planning to take an Honors GE in Spring use the Tentative Course Offerings link on the Honors website to see what Honors courses will be offered. Just because you see a course on your Degree Planner does NOT mean the course will be offered. The Tentative Course offerings list is the most up to date information on what will be offered. Although Honors officially has a lot of cross-listed GEs, many will not offered.

REMEMBER! The only way to get credit for an honors course is if you register under HNRS. Just because a course is cross-listed does NOT mean it is an honors section. Honors sections are only honors sections if you can enroll under HNRS. Otherwise it is NOT an honors section and you will not get honors credit for the course.

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.

NEW! Honors Global Leadership Opportunities

A defining hallmark of the Honors Program is its commitment to cultivating the leadership skills students need to thrive in their careers and beyond. Central to this growth is preparing students to lead and collaborate effectively in a global workforce. To this end, Honors has partnered with Cal Poly’s International Center and the Center for Service in Action to provide transformative leadership opportunities. Through these experiences, students develop the knowledge, agility, and vision to engage meaningfully and serve with purpose in an interconnected world. We encourage you consider taking advantage of one of these opportunities this year. Note: 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)

NEW! 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.

Are you making sufficient progress in Honors?

To figure 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.

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.

Scholarship Opportunity

Each year, the Strauss Foundation awards $15,000 to outstanding California college sophomores and juniors who are passionate about public service. The scholarship supports both educational costs and the execution of a high-impact, student-led service project.

Register for a Zoom webinar to learn more!

When: Oct 21, 2026 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Donald Strauss Scholarship Foundation 2026 Webinar

Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kSna33eJQlS2KKEfFBcvJw

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.

Honors Program Information!

Contact

Location: Building 35, Room 510 (Honors Commons)

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!

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.