September 30, 2024
Cal Poly Honors Wins 1st Place at the National Collegiate Honors Council Newsletter competition....again!
In June 2024 we submitted our Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 Newsletters to the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) annual newsletter competition. Recently we were informed that we won 1st place!! NCHC represents Honors programs nation-wide which means we were competing with schools all over the US. This will be the 6th time we received 1st place in the last seven years!
Congrats to the following Honors students who worked hard last year to put together our winning Newsletters.
Be a part of our Award Winning Honors Newsletter!
We are looking for a team of Honors Students to help produce our award-winning newsletter this year! This is a great opportunity to boost a resume or portfolio, network with other Honors students, and strengthen your skills. It is a 2–3 quarter commitment, and you can earn your Leadership co-curricular. All Honors students of any major are welcome, we will find a role that lends to your talents and interests! If you're interested, please fill out the Newsletter Committee Interest Form by Sunday, October 6th, and direct any questions to ckeely@calpoly.edu.
And if you haven't already, check out the Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 editions of the newsletter!
Join an Honors Student Committee!
We are looking for volunteers for a number of our Honors Committees. It’s a great way to be more involved in Honors. It’s also a way to earn your Leadership co-curricular! Read about each committee and then use the links below to apply! Applications are DUE OCTOBER 6th!!
Newsletter: Are you interested in writing or graphic design? The Honors Newsletter is looking for people interested in working on the award-winning Honors Newsletter! Newsletter members will get to know more about the Honors Program by working in a team of 6-8 people to produce a publication about the people and latest events happening in the Honors Program. Read more about this Newsletter committee in the announcement above.
Events: For the Event Planning Committee, we are searching for 3-4 dedicated Honors students who are committed to expanding and representing the Honors Program via socials, registration events, and other campus activities.
Marketing/Communications: The Honors Marketing/Communications Team is a great opportunity for anyone interested in developing their communication, creative, and outreach skills! If you’re into social media, video/photography, graphic design/communications, or want to learn, this could be a great role for you and an excellent opportunity to get involved in your Honors community!
Application Forms:
Seats still open in Honors Seminars!
There are still seats available a few of the other Honors Seminars (HNRS 299) we are offering in Fall. Remember HNRS 299s can count toward your required Honors Electives.
Seeking Honors Ambassadors!
Want to give back to the Honors community and make a difference? Become an Honors Student Ambassador!
We are looking for several students (representing all six colleges and ideally representing all majors) to serve as Honors Student Ambassadors! Do you remember wanting to know more about the Honors program and not knowing who to ask? What about wanting to know about which classes and which professors to take within your major? By becoming an Honors Student Ambassador, you can be that person for fellow Honors students.
This is a relatively low time commitment with huge value – simply be willing to have your photo, bio, and email address posted on the Honors page, and answer the questions that come your way! This is also a great experience to list on a resume!
If interested, complete the Honors Ambassadors Interest Form by October 11th!
Co-Curricular Opportunity! Be an Honors Peer Advisor!
NEW! The Honors Program is seeking students to be Peer Advisors. This is a 3-quarter commitment involving ~2-3 hours per week. Responsibilities include being available in the Honors Commons for Drop-In advising hours 2 hours per week. In addition, Peer Advisors will help with our Honors registration events during the year. To be a Peer Advisor you must have been in the Honors program for at least 1 year. Being a peer advisor will satisfy your Co-Curricular: Teaching/Mentoring requirement.
If interested complete the Honors Peer Advisor Application by October 11th!
Join Our Honors Intramural Volleyball Team!
Looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people? Join our gender inclusive intramural volleyball team! Every Sunday at 5:30 pm. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy a laid-back, supportive environment where everyone’s welcome. If interested in joining let us know by completing this form: https://forms.gle/4ovfijjwnpHRzTcJ6
Thinking about changing your major?
Great opportunity for 1st Gen Students!
Study Abroad Info Sessions!
NSE Info Session
New! Study Away Partnership with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa!!
Our Honors Program is partnering with the Honors Program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. It’s an opportunity to spend a quarter/semester at University of Hawaiʻi as part of their Honors program! Learn more about it and the process to apply HERE. This study away option, like all study away/study abroad programs can be used to fulfill your Honors Track Experience.
Check out our Study Abroad link!
The Honors Program has added a link to our website where we will post information about Study Abroad. Check out the information we have posted about CSU International Programs and SIT Study Abroad Programs on our Study Abroad link.
Campus Clubs to Consider!
American Medical Student's Association
Are you interested in a Health-Related Profession?
If you are thinking of pursuing a health-related career (e.g. medicine, nursing, occupational therapy) check out Cal Poly's Pre-Health Advising website. Click on the Careers tab for information about prereqs for specifc professional programs.
Need a Permission Number?
If you have completed a Co-curricular or Track experience and are ready to take HNRC 200-02, HNRC 200-03 and/or HNRS 361 email honors@calpoly.edu for permission numbers.
Attention Seniors!
If you are graduating this year and have not yet taken HNRS 361 please consider taking it this Fall 24. Remember we only offer:
Thinking about how to fulfill your Honors Elective requirement?
We have updated Module 2.6 in the Honors Handbook to make clear the number of ways you can get units toward your required Honors Electives.
Important Note About Honors Cross-Listed Courses!!
If you are planning to take an Honors GE this year use the Tentative Course Offerings link on the Honors website to see what Honors courses will be offered. Just because you see a course on your Degree Planner does NOT mean the course will be offered. The Tentative Course offerings list is the most up to date information on what will be offered. Although Honors officially has a lot of cross-listed GEs, many will not offered.
REMEMBER! The only way to get credit for an honors course is if you register under HNRS. Just because a course is cross-listed does NOT mean it is an honors section. Honors sections are only honors sections if you can enroll under HNRS. Otherwise it is NOT an honors section and you will not get honors credit for the course.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities!
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.
CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Teaching/Mentoring
NEW! The Honors Program is seeking students to be Peer Advisors. This is a 3-quarter commitment involving ~2-3 hours per week. Responsibilities include being available in the Honors Commons for Drop-In advising hours 2 hours per week. In addition, Peer Advisors will help with our Honors registration events during the year. To be a Peer Advisor you must have been in the Honors program for at least 1 year. Being a peer advisor will satisfy your Co-Curricular: Teaching/Mentoring requirement.If interested complete the Honors Peer Advisor Application by October 11th!
Join the Honors Newsletter Committee! We are looking for a team of Honors Students to help produce our award-winning newsletter this year! This is a great opportunity to boost a resume or portfolio, network with other Honors students, and strengthen your skills. It is a 2–3 quarter commitment, and you can earn your Leadership co-curricular. All Honors students of any major are welcome, we will find a role that lends to your talents and interests! If you're interested, please fill out the Newsletter Committee Interest Form by Friday, October 4th, and direct any questions to ckeely@calpoly.edu.
NEW! See the other Honors Committee applications announcements above!
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.
Meet the Honors Leadership Team!
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.
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
- The Honors Commons and Office is in transition! We will be moving this week to Building 52, room E34. Until we have moved:
- Printing will be by appointment. If you need to print please email Jenni at jeduval@calpoly.edu to set up a time.
- If you need to meet with Dr. J please email her at jjovanov@calpoly.edu to set up a time.
Need someone to talk to?
Reach out to Cal Poly's Counseling Services. They are there to support your emotional health and well being!
