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.

Enjoy a warm welcome back from Spring Break with a fan favorite Honors Hour featuring RocDog Therapy dogs!

RIT Honors is partnering again with RocDog Therapy dogs to bring their dogs back to you on-campus. Catch up with your Honors friends after a week apart and de-stress after a busy week back at classes.

As always, pizza will be provided. Register using the link below, or just stop by during your day!

3/20 from 11:30am-12:30pm
SAU 1510 (1829 Room)
Register on CampusGroups!

Did you enjoy volunteering with RIT FoodShare or couldn't make the event last semester? The Service & Leadership Committee is collaborating again with FoodShare to bring you this awesome service opportunity!

Volunteer with the SLC at RIT FoodShare by collecting, taking inventory of, and organizing donations. FoodShare seeks to end food insecurity at RIT and the greater community. Do your part in the battle right on campus by helping out at this event!

This event is approved for complementary learning. 

3/21 from 1:00-3:00pm
RIT FoodShare (Riverknoll)
Register on CampusGroups!

Get ready for an Honors Night Out! The annual Honors Gala is back and better than ever. Mark your calendar for this event on Saturday, 3/28 from 5:00-8:30pm.

This year, the gala will be held off-campus at the RIT Tait Preserve. Come dressed to impress for an evening of dinner, live music from the RIT band Courtyard, BINGO, games, and prizes!

Don't miss out and celebrate the year with your Honors friends during a night of fun planned by Honors Council.

Tickets will be $10 per person and $5 for a "plus one" (+1's may be  non-Honors). Transportation via bus will be provided, or guests are welcome to drive themselves/carpool.

Tickets are limited and close Sunday, 3/15 at 11:55pm. Purchase Honors Gala tickets here!

General Schedule:
Bus Departs from RIT: 4:30pm
Dinner - Taste of Italy Buffet: 5:30pm
Depart from Tait Preserve: 8:30pm

Relay For Life of RIT is an annual event that raises money and awareness for cancer research and support through the American Cancer Society. Over the past three years, Relay For Life of RIT has raised $210,000 for the American Cancer Society, helping towards their mission that everyone deserves a chance to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. 

The event takes place for 12 hours and we encourage students to participate for even a portion of the time. As Honors students, make sure to register and join the "Gibsonites" Honors team by clicking this link so we can raise the most money towards the $100,000 goal. 

Earn complementary learning for volunteering throughout the event or actively participating in event programming.

Relay For Life of RIT is also seeking volunteers to help prepare for the event as it is thanks to the volunteers for actually making it happen. Volunteer tasks may include setting up and tearing down for the event, staffing tables (raffles, T-shirts, food, luminarias), and registration for attendees. Volunteer slots are hourly throughout the programming. 

4/11-4/12 from 6:00pm-6:00am
RIT Gordon Field House

We're looking for mentors to help welcome incoming students to the RIT Honors Program! Acting as a resource for new students, you'll help plan orientation activities, be a role model, and lead a group of new students with your team. Your first-hand experience and insights will help ensure a full understanding of the program. Mentors also receive a stipend and 15 hours of complementary learning. 

Honors Mentors will be paired in twos and support up to 15 mentees in their group.

Lead Mentors will work closely with the office to help with planning, scheduling, and facilitation; and oversee, support, and guide Honors Mentors. 

 

Key Dates & Requirements

• Good standing within Honors
• 3/03: Mentor Information Session, 5:30 - 6:30pm
• 3/30 Deadline to Apply
• 8/20: Mentor Training, 9:00am-4:00pm
• 8/21: On-Campus Programming, 8:00am-3:30pm
• 8/22: Camp Arrowhead Day, 8:30am-5:00pm
• 8/23: Mentor Brunch, 10:00am-12:00pm

Apply to be a mentor using this link. Applications are due Monday, 3/30 at 11:59pm.

ZOOM Information Session

If you are interested in becoming a mentor, you are highly encouraged to attend the Zoom information session on Tuesday, 3/03 from 5:30-6:30pm. Use this link to attend the information session.

RIT Honors is planning a trip to Boston this upcoming Spring Break. Students will travel together to visit historical and cultural sites and engage in college-specific programming. Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit businesses and industry locations that align with their professional pursuits. 

Travel Dates: Depart from RIT early Tuesday, 3/10 and return late Friday, 3/13.


Trip Details 
Transportation: 56-seat charter bus.
Accommodations: Double occupancy rooms at the Harborside Inn.
Meals: Meals will be provided.
Cost: $200 deposit - Can be reimbursed through your Honors Grant after the trip.
Group Events: We will attend a networking and alumni event with RIT President William Sanders on 3/12. We are also planning cultural and historical exploration including the Boston Freedom Trail. 
College Specific Events: Students will visit businesses and industries with their individual college for tours and behind-the-scenes access with alumni and supporters of RIT.

Registration and Deposit Deadline: 2/02/2026.
Register and reserve your spot today by clicking this link!

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
COLA | COS | KGCOE | NTID | SCB
Reception: 2:00-3:00pm - All Colleges
Ceremony 2: 3:00-4:00pm
CAD | CET | CHST | GCCIS | SOIS

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.