Events

Each year, the Honors College hosts a series of major events. Some happen each week; others happen once per semester. Click the associated event below to learn more details about when and where it will happen next.

Honors College Calendar

Location:
Comal 116; 116
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Melanie Liddle (mliddle@txstate.edu)
Are you interested in joining Teach for America or the Peace Corps? In this session, we will discuss the process of applying for Teach for America and Peace Corps.

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Writer's Circle

until April 22
Location:
LAMP 502B; LAMP 502B
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Jordan Morille (jm1952@txstate.edu)
Meet fellow writers and take your creative writing up a notch! We welcome writers of any creative medium, from prose to dramatic, to even video games and D&D campaigns. Don't have work to share? No problem! You can still experience all the existing creative work from your fellow students.

All are welcome, and anything creative is permitted.

Hosted by Jordan Morille, published author and Director of Creative Writing at the Honors College.
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Wednesday Night Writes

until April 23
Location:
LAMP 501; LAMP 501
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ron Haas (rmh109@txstate.edu)
Writing is more fun with friends! Join us every week for a friendly session of academic writing, snacks, and good conversations. All students are welcome.

Hosted by Ron Haas, Director of Research and Writing at the Honors College.
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Coffee Hour Advising with Melanie

Location:
LAMP 407; 407
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Melanie Liddle (mliddle@txstate.edu)
Need help with picking the right honors courses for Fall 2025? Swing by the Coffee Forum today and chat with our Honors Advisor, Melanie! She will be available to answer all your honors-related questions with no appointment needed. 

D-I-Y Honors: How do I graduate in Honors?

Location:
txstate.zoom.us…; txstate.zoom.us…
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Michelle Sotolongo (sotolongo@txstate.edu)
Take charge of your college education with our D-I-Y Honors series! 

In this series of sessions, we will be explaining ways you can get your honors credit hours, create an epic capstone project, and graduate with honors. Make the most of the opportunities that Honors College provides and start building your future with us at the Honors College. 

In this session, we will cover:
-Paths to graduation: traditional vs minor 
-What Honors courses can I take with my major? 

This session is recommended for freshmen and sophomores (0 - 60 hours).

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Location:
txstate.zoom.us…
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ron Haas (rmh109@txstate.edu)
Take charge of your college education with our D-I-Y Honors series! 

In this series of sessions, we will be explaining ways you can get your honors credit hours, create an epic capstone project, and graduate with honors. Make the most of the opportunities that Honors College provides and start building your future with us at the Honors College. 

In this session, we will cover:
-I have a project and I’m ready to sign up. How does the registration process work? 
-When should I register? 
-What can I expect during my Capstone semester? 
-Differences between HON 4390B/HON 4090 

This session is recommended for juniors (60+ credit hours).

RSVP and see more from this series here.
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Location:
txstate.zoom.us…
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Peter Tschirhart (petert@txstate.edu)
Take charge of your college education with our D-I-Y Honors series! 

In this series of sessions, we will be explaining ways you can get your honors credit hours, create an epic capstone project, and graduate with honors. Make the most of the opportunities that Honors College provides and start building your future with us at the Honors College. 

In this session, we will cover:
-Contract courses vs independent studies—what's the difference? 
-How to identify a good course for contract 
-When to choose contract vs a proper “Honors course” 
-How does the contracting process work? 

This session is recommended for juniors (60+ credit hours).

RSVP and see more from this series here.
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Coffee Hour Advising with Melanie

Location:
LAMP 407; 407
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Melanie Liddle (mliddle@txstate.edu)
Need help with picking the right honors courses for Fall 2025? Swing by the Coffee Forum today and chat with our Honors Advisor, Melanie! She will be available to answer all your honors-related questions with no appointment needed. 
Location:
Comal 116; 116
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Melanie Liddle (mliddle@txstate.edu)
Are you interested in teaching abroad after graduation? In this session, we will share a detailed overview of the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Programs. We will also briefly discuss Teaching Assistant Program in France (Tapif), Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET), and other ways to teach abroad as well as how to become more competitive for these awards as an undergraduate student.

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D-I-Y Honors: How to enroll in Honors Capstone?

Location:
LAMP 407A
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Ron Haas (rmh109@txstate.edu)
Take charge of your college education with our D-I-Y Honors series! 

In this series of sessions, we will be explaining ways you can get your honors credit hours, create an epic capstone project, and graduate with honors. Make the most of the opportunities that Honors College provides and start building your future with us at the Honors College. 

In this session, we will cover:
-I have a project and I’m ready to sign up. How does the registration process work? 
-When should I register? 
-What can I expect during my Capstone semester? 
-Differences between HON 4390B/HON 4090 

This session is recommended for juniors (60+ credit hours).

RSVP and see more from this series here.
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Community Night: Trivia Time!

Location:
Lampasas Hall; LAMP 407
Cost:
Free
Contact:
Honors College (honors@txstate.edu)
Come with your friends to make a team of 3 - 4 or make a team on the spot with other fellow honors peers.