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January 23, 2023

Last Day to Register Without a Late Fee is TODAY!

If you are planning to add a class this quarter remember the last day to add without a late fee is January 23rd.

Deadlines

  • Last day to add or swap classes via Student Center with a permission number (11:59 p.m.).
  • Last day to drop classes, and change CR/NC grading option via Student Center (11:59 p.m.).
    • *Before changing your grading option, please speak with your advisor in your major.

Do you have priority registration for Spring 2023?

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 15!

Honors Progress Reports COMING SOON!

We are working to upload everyone's Honors Requirement Progress Reports to your OneDrive. We will provide more information on where to find and read the report in an email in the next couple weeks so stay tuned.

Campus Events You Don't Want to Miss!

Job/Volunteer Opportunities

Cal Poly Quarter Plus Program Learning Assistant Opportunity! Can count as Co-Curricular: Teaching/Mentoring!

You can find a detailed job description HERE. Applications are due February 28th! If you are selected to be a LA for Quarter Plus you can use this for your Co-Curricular: Teaching/Mentoring requirement!

Do you know what you will do for your Track Experience?

If you have secured what you will do for your Honors Track Experience remember you need to receive approval from the Honors program before you begin. To receive approval complete the Form in Module 4.4 of the Student Handbook.  

Looking for a Track Opportunity?

Consider applying for one of these opportunities to fulfill your Track requirement (Civic Engagement).

Alternate Breaks Global Service Trip. Application deadline is Monday, February 27, 2023. Can count as Track Experience: Civic Engagement!

 

Capital Fellows Program. Application due February 6, 2023. Can count as Track Experience: Civic Engagement!

Planning your schedule for NEXT QUARTER??

Use the Tentative Course Offerings link to see what Honors courses will be offered in Spring. And be sure to check out the  Honors Seminars that will be offered!

Looking for Honors advising?

Find out more about Peer Advising on the honors website. 

 

Dr. J's Office Hours WINTER QUARTER:

Mondays 10:30am-12:00pm: In person, 510A, Library
Wednesdays (Note change from Thursdays) 9:00am-10:00am: On zoom, https://calpoly.zoom.us/my/jjovanov
Or email for an appointment
 
Dr. Bennion's Office Hours WINTER QUARTER:

Mondays: Zoom office hour 4:10-5 pm: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/6639914856

Have you completed a Co-Curricular Experience?

To learn more about how to satisfy the Honors Co-Curricular Experience click on the Co-Curricular Experiences link under Current Students on our website.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities!

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Stay up to date! Follow the Office of Student Research on Instagram @calpolystudentresearch.

Learn about other undergraduate research opportunities at Cal Poly. Check out the Office of Student Research website.

Funding/Scholarship Opportunities

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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.

CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

See Module 2.8 of the Student Handbook for more information about Honors required Co-curricular experiences. Please see the Co-Curricular Experiences link under the Current Students tab for the steps to take to fulfill this requirement. We will post new opportunities that you can consider for fulfilling these requirements as they come up.
 
Teaching/Mentoring

NEW! Learning Assistant for Cal Poly's Quarter Plus Program. Applications are due February 28th, 2023. If you apply and are selected you can use this opportunity to fulfill your Co-Curricular: Teaching/Mentoring requirement.

NEW! Cal Poly is looking for students to serve as resident advisors and mentors for a new summer program for high school students called Summer Springboard. If you apply and are selected you can use this opportunity to fulfill your Co-Curricular: Teaching/Mentoring requirement. Click HERE for more information.

 

Leadership

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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

Need someone to talk to?

Reach out to Cal Poly's Counseling Services. They are there to support your emotional health and well being!

Honors Program Information!

Contact
Phone: 805-756-7029
E-mail: honors@calpoly.edu
 
Honors Commons
Location:5th Floor Library (room 510).
Hours:  Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm

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