Parents and Families | Alumni, Family & Friends | Honors College

The Honors College understands that the parents and families of honors students are vital partners in supporting student success. The HC offers resources for students and families and can also help connect families and students with other university resources. This page provides information about what is happening in the Honors College and about how you can engage with HC programs and support students throughout the academic year.

Dam Proud Day 2025 is on April 30th! You can help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Honors College by making a contribution here that will move us closer to our goal of 120 gifts, unlocking over $60,000 in challenge gifts. All donations support student scholarships in the Honors College.

Each year, we offer a series of remote events for families on special topics. See below for videos of this year's events. HC Dean Toni Doolen also delivered her annual State of the Honors College presentation over Zoom on Wednesday, March 5th. You can view the recording here.

Below, you can also sign up for the Honors College quarterly family newsletter. This email publication provides insight into the college, key dates and information about student opportunities.

For more information on Honors College requirements and opportunities, you can also review the slides shared in the summer 2024 family orientation sessions and virtual sendoffs, which are also available in Spanish.

Honors College Parent and Family Events

The Honors College hosts events over Zoom specifically for parents and family members each term. The 2024-2025 schedule of events is:

Friday, November 15, noon - 1:00 p.m. PT - A conversation about Oregon State University career development resources with Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of Career Development Brandi Fuhrman - Video here!
Tuesday, February 25, noon-1:00 p.m. PT - A conversation with Oregon State University Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Scott Vignos - Video here!
Wednesday, March 5, noon-1:00 p.m. PT - State of the Honors College presentation - Video here!
Friday, April 18 - noon - 1:00 p.m. PT - A conversation about the Honors College thesis - Video here!

Dam Proud Day 2025 is on Wednesday, April 30. You can make a gift here and help unlock over $60,000 in challenge gifts.

Parent and Family Leadership Circle

The Honors College Parent and Family Leadership Circle (PLC) leads the HC's efforts to engage student families and create an accessible and equitable college community. Members of the PLC meet quarterly with Honors College and Oregon State leadership to learn more about the university, network with other honors family members and provide feedback about the family experience. The PLC also plays a vital role in ensuring that all qualified students, regardless of financial means, can fully participate in the HC experience by supporting Honors College differential tuition scholarships.

Learn more here!

Subscribe to Updates

As a partner in your student’s education, we want to keep you informed. All families can subscribe to receive our quarterly family newsletters and Honors Link, the HC news source. Subscribers will also receive invitations to special events for honors community members and for families.

Sign-up to receive HC communications and stay up-to-date on events and activities.

View the 2024 edition of Honors Link.

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