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.

The AEC is holding an event to help prepare student for the upcoming career fair on 2/25! There will be a presentation of how to manage your resume, how to talk to people at the fair, dressing recommendations and more. This will be followed by open reviews for Resumes, Cover Letters, Portfolios, Websites, LinkedIn etc. 

2/19 from 5:00-6:30pm
WAL 4480
Register on CampusGroups!

The Service and Leadership Committee is hosting an event in collaboration with the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester. Give back to the community and make a meal that will be donated to a family whose children are in the hospital. 

Supplies will be provided and you may at the RIT Sentinel statue to carpool. You may also drive yourself if preferred. 

This event is approved for complementary learning.

2/21 from 2:30-5:30pm
Meet at the RIT Sentinel to carpool
Ronald McDonald House: 333 Westmoreland Dr., Rochester, NY 14620
Register on CampusGroups!

RIT Honors is taking over the Rochester Museum & Science Center planetarium in this Community & Wellness Committee event. 

Take a trip to outer space and learn about astronomy through the show "The Sky Tonight," an immersive tour of our incredible solar system.

Tickets will be covered by the Honors Program but are limited, so make sure to register using the link below!

Meet at the RIT Sentinel at 6:00pm to carpool for a 6:45pm show.

2/28 from 6:00-8:30pm
Strasenburgh Planetarium: 657 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607
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

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.