SPRING IS COMING!
Maybe you've noticed things blooming a little earlier than usual, or maybe your allergies have kicked in, and daylight savings has begun. In the coming weeks we will see increased outdoor activities at Foothill. Keep an eye on the Library Quad and Cesar Chavez Plaza, and don't forget to smell the flowers.
At-A-Glance
See below for details
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March 9th: Last Honors Connection Meeting of the Quarter Room 3305, 12:15-1:15pm
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March 30th: Deadline to apply for Foothill College's Research and Service Learning Symposium on May 21st
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April 24th: West Valley College BrainxBehavior Conference.
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May 2nd: Honors Research Symposium, Stanford University.
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The Spring Schedule Is Out!
Plenty of Honors classes in Anthropology, Biology, Business, Counseling, English, Humanities, Media Studies, Music, Photography, and Psychology, OR, you can get on the waitlist in Art or Global Studies!
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IF YOU APPLIED TO YALE UNIVERSITY FOR FALL 2026...
with at least a 3.5gpa, please email Fatima Jinnah at jinnahfatima@fhda.edu with your Student I.D. number and birthdate. We want to inform Yale that you are part of the Honors Institute and have met all the requirements by the end of Spring quarter.
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San Jose State Honors X
SJSU has this excellent program that all students should consider. Have a look. You join a cohort and are able to meet and work with leaders in the field. They are inclusive, grassroots, and hand-on. https://www.sjsu.edu/honorsx/index.php
They want students from the area who want to succeed in new fields of study. It is a minor that you do in conjunction with your major. It is an incredible opportunity, especially if you want to stay local.
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Language Other Than English (LOTE) Requirement
Have you taken two years of a foreign language in high school and want to get cleared for the Language Other than English (LOTE) requirement for the IGETC pattern? Please fill out this form.
Satisfying the LOTE requirement through AP exams? Use the evaluation link instead.
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Honors Connection Club meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 12:15pm in Room 3305 (John Fox's classroom) . Come and meet interesting people engaging in stimulating conversations as we grow the honors community at Foothill. The last meeting of Winter quarter is March 9th.
Join our discord to stay in the loop on club events and ask us any questions!
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Women's History Month 2026
Because of Her...
Monday, March 9
HealthyU--
Noon-1:30pm, Library Quad
Tuesday, March 10
A Talk on Modern Beauty Standards with Dolores Davison
1 p.m.– 2 p.m. Toyon Room 2020
Wednesday, March 11
Women's History Month Closing Ceremony
Noon–1 p.m. Library Quad
Become Involved in Planning Heritage Months!
March: Women's History Month
April: Muslim Heritage Month
May: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
June: LGBTQ+ Heritage Month (AKA Pride Month)
Email Victoria Strelnikova at strelnikovavictoria@fhda.edu to get involved!
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Honors Alumni Read This!
IF you transferred already and want to help future Honors Transfers, then let us know -- We are creating an Honors Alumni Association. We will reach out to you individually because we are interested in maintaining connections for our students. Sign up here on this link.
Coming in Fall 2026: Honors Mentor Program
Will you be at Foothill College in Fall, 2026? If so, apply to become a part of the Honors Mentor Program! We are just launching this program, and your participation will be a great asset for our new Honors scholars. If interested, please fill out this form.
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We are thrilled for the 9 students who submitted research proposals for the Honors Research Symposium being held at Stanford University on Saturday, May 2nd. We will hear back from the selection team during the week of March 17th.
Foothill has a long history of participating in this symposium and even if you are not presenting we encourage you to attend. The cost is $50 to attend, which covers conference attendance, lunch, tote bag and Stanford folder. Watch this space for information on how to register.
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Research and Service Learning Symposium Applications are now open! The symposium will be held on Thursday, May 21st at Foothill. This is an opportunity to showcase your research, service, leadership, and creative arts projects. Browse the RSLS Website for inspiration. Deadline to apply is March 30th.
RSLS Workshops
Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, 2-3 p.m., Campus in Tutoring Center (3600) & Zoom
Thursday, Mar. 19, 2026, Noon-1 p.m., Zoom
Friday, Mar. 27, 2026, Noon-1 p.m., Zoom
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FAFSA and CADAA Applications Are Open!
Scholarship opportunities are officially live on Academic Works — don’t miss your chance! Apply, apply, apply!
The 2026-2027 FAFSA and CADAA Applications are open Now!
2025-2026 FAFSA & CADAA applications are still open!
Visit our Virtual Financial Aid Front Desk via Zoom. Connect with financial aid staff and have your general financial aid questions answered instantly without the wait of an email response.
Virtual Front Desk Zoom Hours:
Mondays: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Tuesdays: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursdays: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Scholarship season is now upon us! Some of the deadlines are fast approaching, such as the Foothill Friends of American Veterans and Foothill Friends of American Veterans Transfer Scholarships, both due on March 15th! Find this and other scholarship here.
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