April 13, 2026
HONORS EVENT! Are you interested to learn about the Graduate Programs at Cal Poly?
This Thursday, April 16th, Honors will host a Graduate Panel & Networking Event from 11:10am to 12pm in the Commons! Students in the following Cal Poly graduate programs will be there to tell you about their experience, how to apply and answer any questions! Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Submit to our Honors Annual Art Contest!
Submission Form: Spring 2026 Honors Art Contest – Fill out form
Come out to support your fellow Honors Student!
As part of her senior project, Ellie Kidd (4th year), is sharing a compilation of 5 stories from 5 different decades of people surrounding living as a survivor or supporting survivors in their work.
SAVE THE DATE! Honor Swap April 30th. Donate NOW!
Donate gently used clothes, browse what others have donated, and take anything you want to wear. It's like a little thrift shop, but FREE! Honors Swap is a simple way to practice sustainability, refresh your wardrobe, and support the community. BRING IT TO THE COMMONS!
All clothes that don't go home with an Honors student will be donated to a local shelter.
Do you have Priority Registration for Fall 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 Fall!
First round registration for students with Special Exception starts if May 11th!
NOTE: If you are a second year, you will not have priority registration for Fall. Unfortunately, Cal Poly only allows Honors students to have priority registration thru Spring of your second year at Cal Poly.
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!
Read the Fall 2025 Newsletter!
Read about all the wonderful activities and accomplishments of our Honors students and faculty in the Fall 2025 Honors Newsletter! The Honors Newsletter is entirely written, edited and designed by our talented Honors Newsletter Committee. Congratulations!!
Tell us about your Extracurricular Activities!
Our Newsletter Team wants to feature in the Spring 2026 newsletter what our students do outside of class. Please take a quick minute to fill out this Extracurricular Activities Form to let them know. Thanks!
Attention First Years!
To ensure you have a plan and are making good progress toward your Honors Requirements, we are requiring all first years to meet with a Peer Advisor by the end of Spring quarter 2026; June 5th!. Before meeting with the Peer Advisor fill out the 4-Year Check List. You can indicate on the checklist when you plan to complete certain requirements and what you think you will do for your High Impact Practice. Bring the form with you to your check in and have the Peer Advisor sign and collect the form. First years who do not complete a check by end of Spring 26 quarter will not receive priority registration in WN27.
Tentative Course Offerings AY 2026-2027 Now Available
The Tentative Course Offerings link reflects which Honors courses will be available next year, AY 2026-27 when we move to semesters. Remember this can change as we add new courses so check back frequently.
April is Sexual Assault Action Month!
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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!
