Chapman students enjoy themselves at an Honors Picnic by dancing the YMCA
University Honors Program

ยป Events Calendar

Calendar of events and activities

AUGUST 2024

Friday
Aug. 23

12 p.m.-2 p.m.
Annual Honors Faculty Meeting

Sunday
Aug. 25                  

Honors Program Mentor Dessert Bash
2 - 4 p.m., Beckman Hall
An informal meeting, with a dessert bar, for new students who have been admitted into the University Honors Program. Learn about the program and meet your mentor and other returning Honors students. This will be a chance for incoming students to introduce themselves and to find out about opportunities for becoming involved with Honors in the coming year.

SEPTEMBER 2024

TBD

Sapere Aude
Applications due

Thursday
Sept. 19

Fireside Chat 
7 - 9 p.m.

An Honors professor will host students at their home or local restaurant for dinner and discussion. Watch for more information and how to RSVP!

OCTOBER 2024

Friday
Oct. 11

Scribendi Deadline
Submit work to the Western Regional Honors journal, Scribendi! Visit the Scribendi website for more details.

Thursday
Oct. 17

Fireside Chat 
7 - 9 p.m., Details to follow.

An Honors professor will host students at their home or local restaurant for dinner and discussion. Watch for more information and how to RSVP!

 TBD

Sapere Aude Soft Deadline

Thursday
Oct. 31

Trick-or-treat In The Commons
Halloween Candy in the Commons.

NOVEMBER 2024

TBD

Sapere Aude Final Submission Deadline 

Nov. 1-3

National Collegiate Honors Council Conference – Kansas City, MO

Students will present their research and projects at this annual conference attended by Honors programs from throughout the United States and abroad.

Thursday
Nov. 14

Fireside Chat 
7 - 9 p.m.

An Honors professor will host students at their home or local restaurant for dinner and discussion. Watch for more information and how to RSVP!

Nov. 25-29

Thanksgiving Break!

DECEMBER 2024 - JANUARY 2025

Dec-Jan. TBD

Abstracts for oral presentations and posters for the 2025 Western Regional Honors Council conferences are due. Abstracts must be approved by the Honors Advisory Board before they are submitted to conference judges. Learn how to submit a winning abstract.

TBD

Sapere Aude
Journal Launch Party

Thursday
Dec. 12

Procrastination Party
Honors Commons
The fabled Procrastination party - an annual event during finals week. Join your fellow Honors students and take a break from studying and enjoy free food.

Jan. 6-31

Interterm Session

FEBRUARY 2025

Friday
Feb. 14

Platonic Valentine's Day Celebration!
Honors Commons 
Join Honors for treats and sweets in the Honors Commons in celebration of friendship and community.
Thursday
Feb. 20

Fireside Chat 
7 - 9 p.m., Details to follow.

An Honors professor will host students at their home or local restaurant for dinner and discussion. Watch for more information and how to RSVP!

MARCH 2025

Friday
Mar. 14
Pi Day Celebration
Honors Commons
Join Honors as we celebrate Pi Day!! Take a break from studying and relax with delicious pie and wonderful company!

 

Thursday
Mar. 20
Fireside Chat
7 - 9 p.m., Details to follow.

An Honors professor will host students at their home or local restaurant for dinner and discussion. Watch for more information and how to RSVP!

APRIL 2025

Apr. 4-5

Western Regional Honors Council Conference – Metropolitan State University Denver
Students will present their research and projects at this annual conference attended by Honors programs from over 14 Western states.

Thursday
April 17

Fireside Chat
7 - 9 p.m., Details to follow.

An Honors professor will host students at their home or local restaurant for dinner and discussion. Watch for more information and how to RSVP!

MAY 2025

Saturday
May 3

The 15th Annual University Honors Conference
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Beckman Hall
Honors seniors will present their capstone projects. The conference is followed by lunch and presentation of senior awards. Attendance at this event is required for all Honors students. Missing the conference will lead to probation or dismissal from the program.

Thursday
May 15

Procrastination Party
Honors Commons
The fabled Procrastination party - an annual event during finals week. Join your fellow Honors students and take a break from studying to play Sporcle and enjoy free food.

May 23-25

Commencement
Congratulations to the Honors Class of 2025!