HC Announcements & Events
WEEKLY! HCSA Meeting
Join the Honors College Association (HCSA) for weekly club meetings! HCSA is a student-led club that plans activities for Honors College students. HCSA puts together social events, academic events, professional development events, and more. Join HCSA and help make great events happen! The Honors College Student Association holds general meetings every Monday from 5-6:00 p.m. in LInC 268. If you are an Ecampus student and you are ever interested in attending virtually, please email HCSA at honorshcsa@oregonstate.edu or contact the Honors College office directly for more information and to get a zoom link. If you see an HCSA event that you would like to participate in from afar, if we have advance notice we can try to send you program supplies/items to join.
HC Academic Advising
Honors College Advising Resources
- Schedule a 30 minute HC Academic Advising appointment on Beaver Hub here.
- For quick questions you can come see us during our Wednesday drop-in hours on Wednesdays, from 11:30 to 1:20 p.m., in LInC 450 and on Zoom or email us at hcadvisor@oregonstate.edu.
- If for any reason you need to meet with a different advisor than the one you are assigned, you can schedule a meeting with a different advisor on our academic advising page.
Thesis Navigator Drop-In hours in the SLUG and on Zoom:
HC Thesis Resource Navigators will be hosting drop-in hours in the SLUG and on Zoom for any questions you might have regarding your thesis. If you’re unsure where to begin, having trouble identifying mentors to connect with, or not sure how to write your Thesis Proposal (among other things), our navigators are here to guide you in the right direction. If you are unable to make it to any of their drop-in sessions, feel free to reach out to them directly by completing the Request a Navigator webform. If you have questions around Stage 4, please reach out to your advisor or to Dewi Roberts, Advising Coordinator and Thesis Support Coordinator for the HC: dewi.roberts@oregonstate.edu
Weekly drop-in times:
· Monday 9-10am in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Tuesday 12pm-2pm in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Wednesday 9-10am and again at 11am-12pm in the SLUG and on Zoom
· Join Zoom Meeting: beav.es/xWh
Password: HCThesis
Honors College Academic Advising Canvas Page
All HC students have access to the Honors College Academic Advising Canvas Page. This is a great resource where you can discover anything from instructions on finding honors courses to navigating the thesis process after you’ve completed the HC 408 Stage 1 thesis class. For students ready for the next steps with their thesis, this page can help with finding a thesis mentor, registering for your thesis credits, submitting your proposal and so much more.
Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU App
Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU is an app that gives all OSU students, including Ecampus students, 24/7 access by text or phone with a licensed mental health counselor (MySSP stands for “My Student Support Program”). The app makes it easy to schedule short-term counseling appointments with the same ongoing counselor and provides educational materials covering mental health topics. Students can communicate with a counselor in five different languages (Mandarin, Cantonese, French, Spanish or English); additional language options are available upon request. Students can download the Anytime Anywhere: MySSP @ OSU and learn more about the service here. For questions, please contact Bonnie Hemrick the Director of Mental Health Promotion.
Study Abroad
NEW! Faculty-led Program in London
Join OSU’s faculty-led program, Live, Learn, Work, and Play: The Social Determinants of Health in London from June 28-July 13, 2026. Students will learn about health equity from community leaders, health care providers, educators, advocates, and engineers who work to create London’s social, economic, and built environments. Earn 6 credits (H 399/H 599) and experiential learning or Honors College Foundations credit. Open to undergraduates (any major/college) and MPH students. Applications are due February 1, 2026. Scholarships and financial aid options are available. Information sessions will be held December 4 (5-6 PM) and January 14 (9-10 AM) on Zoom. Visit here for more details! Contact stephanie.grutzmacher@oregonstate.edu with questions!
Visit France with the HC
Based in Lyon, France, this 17-day program is led by OSU faculty and runs from June 16 to July 2, 2026. Students earn four colloquium credits through activities integrating the theme of “Commodities, Cafes and Climate Change.” Email James Sterns or Dominique Bachelet if you have questions, jasterns@oregonstate.edu dominique.bachelet@oregonstate.edu.
Aruba Spring Break 2026 Study Abroad Program – Sustainability in Action: Small Island State Ecological Systems, Culture and Society
Spend Spring Break 2026 in Aruba earning 4 credits while exploring island ecosystems, culture, and renewable energy. The program runs March 21–29 in Aruba, with follow-up Zoom sessions in April. Zoom info sessions are coming up on Dec. 3 and Jan. 3. The priority deadline to apply is Dec. 19 and the final deadline is Jan. 19. This course fulfills the Seeking Solutions Requirement in the New Core Education. Learn more & apply: beav.es/xaB
Crime & Punishment in the UK: Fact & Fiction
Join OSU Faculty leaders Susan Shaw and Michelle Inderbitzen from the College of Liberal Arts on a 6 credit, two week faculty-led program in London, England this summer.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Opportunities
Honors College Emergency Grant
The Honors College Emergency Grant supports students facing unexpected expenses related to housing and/or meals, course materials or equipment for a class, healthcare and/or mental healthcare costs, vehicle repairs necessary for travel to class, and/or travel home for family emergencies. Grants are for up to $500, with a limit of two grants during your time in the HC. Only expenses related to the above list are eligible for emergency grant support, per university policy. Tuition or other general costs of enrollment are not eligible for funding.
HC Experiential Learning Scholarship
The Honors College Experiential Learning Scholarship supports student engagement in the honors thesis (thesis proposal required), attendance at professional or academic conferences, payment of non-tuition fees associated with honors courses, or participation in an honors study abroad program. Applications are reviewed based on need, and the maximum award is $750. See here for additional information. Applications can be submitted through ScholarDollars and evaluated on a rolling basis.
Professional Development & Job Opportunities
HC Research Opportunities
Looking for research opportunities? Visit the bulletin board of positions posted by faculty covering a vast range of fields, sortable by college.
Campus-Wide Events & Opportunities
TODAY! Pie in the Plaza
Monday, Dec. 8 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the SEC Plaza. Take a break from studying for finals for Pie in the Plaza! Come enjoy a slice of pie and a hot beverage.
TODAY! Art Exhibit- Yuji Hiratsuka-RETRO URBAN STYLE
Monday, Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery. Yuji Hiratsuka’s work unfolds as a vivid dialogue between tradition and modernity, revealing selections from three decades of playful yet deeply considered printmaking. Known for his innovative fusion of intaglio processes with delicate, Japanese-imbued color palettes, Hiratsuka crafts figures that balance elegance, satire, and quiet introspection. Yuji’s characters are poised somewhere between the theatrical and the intimate. Yuji invites the viewer to examine the complexities of identity, cultural hybridity, and the small absurdities of everyday life. Throughout the exhibition, recurring motifs, subtle humor, and exquisitely layered surfaces demonstrate his commitment to craftsmanship and his distinctive voice within contemporary print media. This collection celebrates an artist who has continually expanded the expressive possibilities print, transmuting technical mastery with rich, imaginative visual language.
THIS WEEK! Paws to De-Stress
The end of the term can be ruff! Take a break from studying to hang out with some super cute therapy dogs and de-stress! This event is presented by CAPS and the MU and is offered each Tuesday and Wednesday during weeks 9, 10, and finals every term.
THIS WEEK! PRAx Presents: Marc Cary and Indigenous Peoples
Thursday, December 11, 5:30 p.m. Pianist, keyboardist, composer and producer Marc Cary (Mashpee Wampanoag) brings his pan-ethnic collective Indigenous Peoples to PRAx, merging poetic rhyme flow, soulful chanting, go-go rhythms and a funky groove. During his 30-plus-year musical career, Cary “has had an uncanny knack for sounding like the future” (Jazz Times).
THIS WEEK! PRAx Presents: STEM Cabaret: An Eight-Bit Comedy Revue
Friday, December 12, 7:30 p.m.Do you love science? Do you love comedy? This show is for you! From nationally renowned comedians (both human and robotic) to nerdy burlesque acts, this scintillating STEM variety show has everything needed to delight and entertain your inner geek. Join us for a collision of the vaudevillian spirit of old with the technologies of the modern day.
Students: Borrow your Textbooks for Free!
The Basic Needs Center (BNC) has a Textbook Lending Library open to all on-campus students that includes books, calculators, chemistry model sets, and more. Visit their Textbook Lending Program website to see resources available at the BNC. Visit the BNC in-person at Champinefu Lodge to check out course materials.
HC Resources
The Honors College main office in LInC 450 is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. HC staff is on hand during business hours to assist with questions, help with scheduling appointments or just chat and share some free candy. You can also get in touch with the main office by contacting honors.college@oregonstate.edu or by calling 541.737.6400.
Submit Nomination for Student Spotlight
The HC is currently accepting nominations for students to feature in our student spotlight series. If you know of a student who you think deserves recognition submit their name and the reason for the nomination here.
These resources are available throughout the term.
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