January 20, 2026
THIS WEEK'S HONORS EVENT!
Come hear from students who have studied abroad! There will be students who participated last summer in the Honors London and Thailand Global Programs ! ALSO, Dr. Tom Bensky, who is leading the London program this summer will be there to answer questions.
Check out what's coming up Winter quarter under the EVENTS link!
Honors Global Leadership Opportunities. Which Honors Requirements do they satisfy?
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 2: Alternative Break New Orleans (March 22 to 28, 2026)
- 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
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!
First round registration for students with Special Exception starts if February 19th!
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.
Planning your schedule for NEXT QUARTER?
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.
Check out the Honors Seminars that will be offered in Spring!
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.
Attention First Years!! Mandatory Check In!!
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. 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 requirement. 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.
Campus Events You Don't Want to Miss!
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.
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 for WN26 and SP26!
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
TBA
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!
