February 16, 2026
THIS WEEK'S HONORS EVENTS!
Priority Registration starts this Thursday!
NOTE: 2nd Years, remember this will be the last time you have priority registration. The University only allows Honors to award Special Exception Status for 1st & 2nd years.
Check out what's coming up Winter quarter under the EVENTS link!
Important Information for 2nd and 3rd Years!
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 SP26 schedule!
Check out the Honors Seminars for Spring Quarter!
Here are the Honors Seminars that will be offered in Spring!
Learn how to write a competitive Scholarship Application!!
Honors will offer a special Honors Seminar in spring to help you develop a competitive application for a number of prestigious scholarships that Honors students qualify for. To express interest, please complete this Interest Form.
Through workshops, mentoring, and peer feedback, you will identify opportunities aligned with your interests, develop and revise key application materials, and strengthen how you communicate your goals and experiences while building relationships with faculty mentors. By the end of the seminar, you will be prepared to submit at least one complete application.
You will also gain skills that extend beyond any single award, including clarifying your direction, telling your story with confidence, and working productively with feedback. You should expect to spend approximately 2–4 hours per week outside of class researching opportunities and drafting and revising essays.
Alternative Break Capetown, South Africa Application Due February 23rd!
If you are considering applying for one of the Honors Global Leadership Opportunities and what to know what Honors Requirements each will satisfy, click HERE for a description.
Application due dates are coming up!
- February 23: Alternative Break Cape Town, South Africa (June 15-30, 2026)
- March 1: London, Summer 2026 (June 18-August 2)
- March 1: Thailand, Summer 2026 (June 19-July 25). Here's an informational video about Thailand Summer
College Corps Applications NOW OPEN!
Application is open now! Priority deadline: March 15th (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Have questions about Study Abroad?
If you have questions about study abroad a good place to start is with our Honors Study Abroad Peer Advisor!
Do you have priority registration for Spring 2026?
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!
Quarters to Semesters Information!
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.
Tentative Course Offerings Update!
Use the Tentative Course Offerings link to see what Honors courses will be offered in Spring. We will update the link with our tentative semester offerings after Spring registration.
Planning to Graduate Early?
If you are now a senior based on your completed coursework, make sure that your intended graduation date is updated with the Cal Poly “changing your graduation term” form at the registrar website.
Have a Question? 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.
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 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
TBA
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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
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.
Need someone to talk to?
Reach out to Cal Poly's Counseling Services. They are there to support your emotional health and well being!
