You're Invite to the Honors Semi-Formal

A night for our students, created by our students! The Honors Semi-Formal is planned by the Honors Student Organization (HSO) and you picked this year's theme via IG poll. Food, music, activities, and good vibes-You don't want to miss out.

We're Looking for a DJ🎧

Do you have DJ experience and want to give back to the Honors community? DJ'ing for the Semi-Formal will count for Participation credit. The ideal candidate would have access to their own equipment.

Email vinodd12@rowan.edu to express interest, by 10/16

Counts as a Thrive and Community & Belonging event

Application Open for the Martinson Summer Scholar Program

Students who are interested in conducting research or taking part in creative activity with Rowan faculty can get paid $2,000 for five weeks of work and $4,000 for ten weeks of work.

Applications are due 12/1 at 11:59pm

Apply for an ACE!

Are you engaging in educational opportunities that go beyond the classroom, like research, internships, or studying abroad? Honors alternative course experiences (ACEs) may replace one or more of your Honors course requirements.

Applications for ACEs are due Dec 1, 2026.

Honors with Distinction

Want your graduate school application to stand out? Thinking about future job interviews and how you can showcase your skills? Consider Honors with Distinction!

The program offers the opportunity for independent research or creative expression, faculty mentorship, and special recognition at graduation. Must be in your second-to-last year at Rowan to apply. If you are interested, reach out to Dr. Hyde to discuss.

Applications for HwD are due Dec 1, 2026.

Semester-Long Think Opportunities

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Computer Science Research Presentation Series- The CS Research Presentation Series is the go-to place to expose yourself to the latest research in different areas of Computer Science. Every Tuesday, a student or faculty member presents recently published top research, followed by a discussion. After each presentation, there is time to socialize.

Semester-Long Thrive Opportunities

Join an Honors Group- being a member of an Honors group and regularly attending meetings equals 2 Thrives. More details in the link below!

• Choir Group meets weekly on Mondays at 5pm
• Problem-Based Learning Group meets on Wednesdays at 7pm-10/28, 11/11, 11/25
• Book Group meets on Thursdays at 8pm-10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3
• Barkivoglio Group meets on Wednesdays at 6pm-10/21, 11/4, 11/18, and 12/2
• LGBTQ+ Group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7:30pm
• Fiber Arts Group meets weekly on Mondays at 5:30pm

Fiber Arts is looking for a co-leader! Do you love crafts, looking for leadership experience, and want to give back to the Honors community? Being a co-lead for Fiber Arts may be the thing for you. Fulfilling the duties of a co-lead meet your Thrive and Share requirements. Please email Ms. Claudia (valverdec@rowan.edu) if you are interested and check out the requirements of a co-lead using the link.

Semester-Long Share Opportunities

Fresh For All- every Friday from 8:30am-11am; Requires registration with the Office of Volunteerism and you MUST sign in. Add co-curricular transcript from Proflink to your Canvas submission for credit.

Breast Cancer Meal Care Delivery- Deliver a meal or care package to a patient in need throughout the semester. Sign up for Mondays (available now) or Tuesdays (TBD-check back for update). For additional information please email bcmc@rowan.edu

Scholarship and Funding Opportunities

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Barry Goldwater Scholarship-This scholarship opportunity is for students who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. This program awards scholarships of up to $7,500/year to current sophomores and juniors for their remaining 1-2 years of undergraduate education. 

Must submit the pre-application by October 30th

Honors Student Travel Fund-Honors students presenting at academic conferences may apply for a travel award from the Honors College. Funding is limited and competitive. Students must be in good academic (GPA above a 3.3 cumulative GPA) and community standing in order to be considered for this award.

Must apply by October 15th for late fall/early spring conferences