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.

Honors Excursion: Corning Museum of Glass

Join us for an interactive day at the Corning Museum of Glass! The museum has something for everyone, with interactive exhibits and experiences in art, technology, engineering, design, and more. There are 18 spots for students to try glassblowing, and 32 spots for students to decorate glass using the sandblasting technique. Activities will be assigned on a first-come / first-served basis. To reserve your spot, be sure to RSVP for the trip + your preferred activity. Register here.

Sep 12
8:15 am - 5pm
Corning Museum of Glass

Veterans Day Card Making with the SLC

The Honors Council Service & Leadership Committee invites you to come together with your Honors peers to make cards of thanks and appreciation for our campus and community veterans. These cards will be distributed at the annual Veterans Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 13. 
This event is approved for complementary learning. All materials and supplies will be provided - and we'll have pizza too!


Sep 18
11:00am - 1:00pm
SAU 1829 Room

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. 

Honors Council is a student-led organization whose purpose is to coordinate Honors Program activities. Full Council meets every other Monday from 4:00-5:00pm. Committees will meet weekly. 

Students attending Honors Council meetings receive 1/2 hour of complementary learning!

Fall 2026 Meeting Days & Locations:
Full Honors Council: Every other Monday, 4:00-5:00PM
Academic Excellence Committee: Mondays, 3:00PM to 4:00PM, SAU 1500
Community & Wellness Committee: Fridays, 4:30PM to 5:30PM in LBR 1202 - the Dane Gordon Room
Service & Leadership Committee: Alternating Wednesdays (starting on 9/9) and Mondays (starting 9/14) in WAL 3530. 7:00PM to 8:00PM. 

Honors Hour happens 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!

Fall 2026 Dates & Locations
9/11 - Wallace Library (WAL 3605)
9/25 - Bamboo Room (CPC 2650)
10/09 - Firepit in Global Village
10/23 - Bamboo Room (CPC 2650) 
11/6 -  Bamboo Room (CPC 2650)
11/20 - 1829 Room (SAU 1510)
12/4 - 1829 Room (SAU 1510)

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 on certain Fridays from 10:00-11:00am.

Fall 2026 Dates:
Friday, 9/04
Friday, 10/02
Friday, 11/06