HONORS COLLEGE
Fall 2026 Workshop/Convocation Schedule

HONS 4990 Senior Portfolio Workshop
(4 sessions)

  • Friday, August 21, 10 AM – Overview of the portfolio requirements and expectations for the final presentation at the last session.
  • Friday, September 18, 10 AM – Learning theories of how you learn and the use of reflections, research, and scholarship.
  • Friday, October 23, 10 AM – Experiential learning activities including service, leadership, and global experience.
  • Friday, December 4, 10 AM – Final presentations

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HONS 2990 Experiential Activities Workshop
(4 sessions)

  • Friday, August 21, 11 AM – Review the Honors experiential guidebook and categories of experiential activities.
  • Friday, September 18, 11 AM – Progress reports (updates) of student activities
  • Friday, October 23, 11 AM – How to draft reflections.
  • Friday, December 4, 11 AM – Student Presentations

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Honors Option Contracts Workshop
(3 sessions)

  • Friday, August 21, 12 PM – Overview and discussion of Honors Option Contracts (discuss thesis and capstone requirements). In class, assistance with drafting a contract.
  • Friday, October 23, 12 PM – Progress reports (updates) from students.
  • Friday, December 4, 12 PM – Student Presentations and Outcomes.

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Honors Scholarships/Stipends Workshop
(2 sessions)

  • Friday, August 28, 3 PM – Discuss Scholarship and Stipend requirements and review forms that are due at the end of the semester.
  • Friday, October 23, 3 PM – Progress reports (updates) from students.
  • Friday, December 4, 3 PM – Final reports due to Honors

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Honors Fall Convocation
(1 session)

  • Friday, August 28, 2 PM
    • Welcome and review of program requirements (Honors program and thesis guide review).
    • Introduction to Honors Success Program