Winter 2022 | May 11, 2022
Bi-Weekly Newsletter
Get Ready for the Foothill College Research & Service Leadership Symposium on Thursday, May 19, 2022

We are excited to see so many Honors students taking on the opportunity to research and share out service learning projects and experiences at this year's RSLS. The big day is next Thursday, May 19, 2022.

This year the Research & Service Leadership Symposium will be held virtually via Zoom with some hybrid and on-campus activities.  
  • Hear students present their research, community service, political activism, and creative art projects
  • Check out our student art gallery
  • See student improv, spoken word, music and poetry
  • Vote for the Viewer’s Choice Award & attend the Awards Ceremony

Zoom Access

Symposium Program

9:30-10 a.m. Opening Ceremony with Keynote Speaker Jamila Wignot, Producer & Director, Ailey

10 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Zoom Presentations and On Campus Activities: preview the Official RSLS 2022 Program Schedule for a complete program with listed presentations!

7:00- 8:00pm Award Ceremony

We're excited to see you all there! Best wishes to all the presenters and we look forward to learning alongside the rest of the Foothill College community.
Petition for Graduation today!

It's almost the end of the spring quarter and students are busy preparing for graduation and transfer. If you have not already done so, be sure to Schedule an appointment to meet with with a counselor to petition for graduation.

After you submit your petition for graduation, you will receive an RSVP link to complete the following by a required deadline:

  • Upload your commencement slide photo and a personal quote, and
  • Complete commencement RSVP info for yourself and 3 guests

Check out the Foothill College Graduation Information page to ensure you meet the important deadlines for commencement that are fast approaching.
Transfer Achievement Celebration- 2022

Join the Transfer Center and the rest of the Foothill Community in a celebration of students who will be transferring to a university for Fall 2022 or later. Students will be able to participate in the transfer celebration in person or on Zoom.

When: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Time: 6:30– 8 p.m.
Location: Foothill College Dining Hall or join in on Zoom

YOUTUBE LIVESTREAM: Link will be posted on day of event
ZOOM: Link will be emailed to registered students only on day of event

REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12PM ON FRIDAY JUNE 10TH.

If you are interested in celebrating your transfer please register for the event below and visit the Transfer Achievement Celebration event page for more information. Pre-registered student names will be in a drawing to win a $250 transfer scholarship (must be present in-person or on zoom to win, please register by Friday, June 10th.
Honors Scholar Designation Petition- Open until May 31st- Don't Wait!

The Honors Scholar Program is designed to prepare students who intend to transfer and earn their baccalaureate degree. Upon completion of the program, students earn the recognition of " Honors Scholars" and is noted on their official college transcript.

If you are a UCLA TAP applicant and/or an honors student that wishes to participate in university transfer agreements exclusive to the Honors Program, such as, UC Irvine, Chapman University, Loyola Marymount University, and others, please do not forget that all Honors Scholar Criteria must be completed by the end of Spring 2022 quarter. The petition window to request the Honors Scholar designation and report your Service Learning is from April 4, 2022 to Tuesday, May31, 2022 at 11:59 PM. You may submit your request on the Honors Scholar Request page.

You can visit the Honors Scholar page for more details about the benefits of becoming an Honors Scholar. Here is a reminder of the criteria you must meet to be awarded the Honors Scholar designation:

  1. Complete 23 Honors Units
  2. Service Leadership
  3. Quarterly Check-Ins with Honors Counselors.

If you have any questions about the Honors Scholar designation requirements and/or process, please reach out to us as at honors@fhda.edu or stop by our weekly office hours on
Honors Student Counseling Report Form
All Honors Institute participants are required to meet with a counselor at least once every quarter to review or develop their educational plan, as well as to discuss any personal, career or academic concerns. Counseling appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes.

After your counseling appointment, please complete the new Counseling Report Form to record your visit and help evaluate your plan towards academic, personal, and professional successes. The Honors Institute will verify your appointment at the end of each quarter. This new reporting process replaces the documentation that counselors needed to complete.

Contact Your Honors Counselor Today!
If you have any questions regarding your schedule, the transfer application process, or any other questions about being an honors student, please be sure to visit any one of the General Counselors. For Honors specific questions, do contact any one of our Honors Counselors: