Upcoming Events

All the events below are hosted by the Honors Program or heavily feature Honors Students. We will let you know whether these events count for comp learning in the description of the event. Please note that some of these events may only be hosted for specific Honors Colleges. The event description will specify if the event is only available for a focused group; if it does not say anything otherwise, all our events are open to any Honors Student. 

Click below to view the full Calendar of Honors Program Events this semester.

Do you have an exceptional complementary learning experience? Are you involved in or a leader of a super cool club on campus? Did you recently win an award or competition? Do you just want to share about how much you love RIT Honors? 

Great news, we want to hear from you! The Honors community is full of so many incredible students and we want to show it to the world.

Fill out this quick form to share your complementary learning, campus involvement, academic achievements, or testimonial for a chance to be featured by Honors. 

Have an experience that doesn't quite fit? Please email honors@rit.edu. 

Are you graduating this spring 2026? Congratulations on graduating from the Honors Program and all that you have accomplished! The program is looking forward to helping make your experience memorable and celebratory for you and your family. 

The Honors Graduation ceremonies and reception will take place on Thursday, 5/07.

Ceremony 1: 1:00-2:00pm, Sklarsky Glass Box Theater
COLA | COS | KGCOE | NTID | SCB
Reception: 2:00-3:00pm, SHED Atrium - All Colleges
Ceremony 2: 3:00-4:00pm, Sklarsky Glass Box Theater
CAD | CET | CHST | GCCIS | SOIS

There will be a rehearsal for all graduates on Tuesday, 5/05 from 3:00-5:00pm in the Sklarsky Glass Box Theater.

If you are graduating this semester, please take the time to fill out this exit survey. This will help the program with information needed for the ceremony and to support your endeavors after graduation as an Honors alumni. 

Honors Council is a student-led organization whose purpose is to coordinate Honors Program activities. Full Council meets every other Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm. Full Honors Council meetings will take place every-other week on the same day in the same time and location, and committees will meet weekly. 

Students attending Honors Council meetings receive 1/2 hour of complementary learning! Log in when you arrive at the meeting and the office will add 30 minutes to your account for each meeting. 

Spring 2026 Meeting Days & Locations:
Full Honors Council: Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00pm, WAL 4640 (1/20, 2/03, 2/17, 3/03, 3/17, 3/31, 4/14)
Academic Excellence Committee: Mondays, 9:00-10:00am, SAU 2520 (Clark A Conference Room)
Community & Wellness Committee: Fridays, 4:30-5:30pm, LBR 3214 (WAL 3420 on 3/20)
Service & Leadership Committee: Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm, EAS 3367

Honors Hour is every other Friday from 11:30am-12:30pm. These networking get-togethers with Honors students foster a sense of belonging and provide opportunities to connect with your Honors peers and learn about upcoming events. Themes vary, a range of casual activities like puzzles or a friendly game of trivia to programming with presenters or organized group activities. Pizza, snacks, and drinks are provided at every session! Register on CampusGroups (or just pop in) - all Honors students are welcome! 

Spring 2026 Dates & Locations
1/16 - 1829 Room (SAU 1510): Welcome Back!
1/30 - SHED Bower Maker Showcase: Make Your Own Fleece Hat and Scarf
2/13 - 1829 Room (SAU 1510): Hugs and Mugs - Get some hot soup and a sweet Honors mug while making Valentines and other heart-themed crafts.
2/27 - SAU 1829 Room (SAU 1510): Stanley's Birthday Celebration!
3/20 - SAU 1829 Room (SAU 1510): RocDog Therapy Dogs
4/03 - SAU 1829 Room (SAU 1510): 6x6 Party - Join your Honors peers in making 6"x6" works of art for Rochester Contemporary Art Center's annual fundraiser (approved for complementary learning).
4/17 - Practice Field #2 South: 2nd Annual Honors Kickball Tournament 

Stop by the Honors Office on the first Friday of each month for Office Chats! It's the same Coffee & Chat you know and love, but now with a new name! Stop by the Honors Office for the first Friday of each month to hang out with other Honors students, talk with the Office staff and ask questions, and enjoy some tasty treats. 

Office Chats will be held Fridays 2/06, 3/06, and 4/10 from 10:00-11:00am.