April 20, 2026
THIS WEEK'S HONORS EVENT!
Come here Dr. Daniel Story (Philosophy Department), an expert on ethics and AI will discuss whether its cheating (or not) to use AI in college. It's a chance to listen, ask questions and, of course, eat donuts.
Submit to our Honors Annual Art Contest!
Submission Form: Spring 2026 Honors Art Contest – Fill out form
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.
Attention 3rd Years! NEW Next Year! HNRS 4461!
Starting in Fall 2026, HNRS 461 will become HNRS 4461. HNRS 4461 will no longer be offerred asyncronously. It will be an an in person 1 unit credit/no credit seminar. Every graduating senior will be required to take one section of HNRS 4461 in either Fall 26 or Spring 27. We will offer 2 sections in Fall and 2 in Spring.
Read more about HNRS 4461 Capstone Seminars and the sections that will be offered next year. Seminars will be capped at 25 so enrollment is for seniors only and on a first come first enroll basis!
Check out the Honors Seminars for Fall 2026!
Start planning for Fall! Check out the Honors Seminars we have scheduled for Fall 2026!
Seeking Honors Awards Nominations!
The Honors Program is seeking nominations for 3 Awards to be presented at our Graduation Celebration on June 3rd. Please consider nominating your favorite faculty and 2 graduating seniors for the following awards. You do not have to be a senior to nominate someone for an award. Self nominations are also accepted! Descriptions are included in the nomination form links below. Nominations DUE MAY 15th.
Outstanding Faculty Member Nomination
Outstanding Graduating Senior Award Nomination
Outstanding Leadership in Honors
Applications for CIE's Summer Accelerator Program DUE April 26th!
Have a start up idea? Cal Poly's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Accelerator is a program designed to give you everything you need to launch a real, scalable company. Learn more @ Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Accelerator program!
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.
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!!
April is Sexual Assault Action Month!
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!
