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.

Come to Honors Hour and make 6x6-inch masterpieces for Rochester Contemporary Art Center's annual fundraiser. We'll supply all the materials and you'll provide the creativity and inspiration. You don't need to be the next Picasso to participate, all are welcome and encouraged to attend! 

Make art for a great cause and earn complementary learning. As always, pizza will be provided!

3/03 from 11:30am-12:30pm
SAU 1510 (1829 Room)
Register on CampusGroups! (or just stop by)

4/04 | Honors Lacrosse Day

Get ready to show your RIT Tiger spirit! The Honors Council Student Athlete Delegate of Honors Council is hosting Honors students at the April 4th RIT Men's Lacrosse game vs. Clarkson. Cheer on the Men‘s Lacrosse team with your Honors friends on their upcoming game in the brand new lacrosse stadium! The first 30 registrants will receive a $10 meal voucher for concessions. 

4/04 from 1:00-2:30pm
Judson Stadium
Register on CampusGroups!

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

Join Jami Shawley a retired major general of the US Army with expertise in US government defense and foreign policy for a discussion at the April World Affairs Council. Shawley has strong ties to communities in Africa and has recently served in Defense Policy and as the Acting Senior Director for Africa Policy at the National Security Council. The topic, "Risk, Danger, and How we see Africa: How do we get it right?" will discuss American perceptions of and interactions with Africa, and how to engage with the rising world power. 

Important Dates & Times
4/13: preparatory reading material will be emailed to all registrants.
4/18: preparatory brunch discussion at Panera from 10:00-11:00am.
4/22: World Affairs Council event.

Attending World Affairs Council is approved for complementary learning. 

4/22 from 5:00-9:00pm
Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave., Rochester NY 14618
(Students carpool to the preparatory meeting and the speaker event)
Register on CampusGroups!

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.