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Honors Programming Committee (HPC)

The Honors Programming Committee (HPC) is a student-run organization that serves the Rutgers University–Honors College student population with signature events across the New Brunswick campus. As an extension of the Student Support & Inclusive Communities unit, we strive to fulfill the idea of making memorable programs by providing on-campus programs that support the Honors College Student Success outcomes throughout the academic year.

Event Planners part of HPC will have the opportunity to:

  • Further develop leadership, team-building, public speaking, and event planning skills
  • Meet and work with community leaders, University staff, and administration
  • Use creativity to help support the mission of the Honors College
  • Become part of a tight-knit community of fellow student leaders
  • Utilize and improve time management and organizational skills
  • Take ownership and accountability for the work they have created with their team
  • Curate the social, wellness, community service, and traditional events offered to Honors College students
  • Model the latest in Honors College student leader apparel!

Positions and Responsibilities

HPC is comprised of several divisions that oversee specific responsibilities within the Committee. Although all Event Planners will have specific responsibilities, they will have the opportunity to create additional programs that do not align with their specific divisional goals.

  • Core Division
    • The Core Division is responsible for social, wellness, and general community-wide programming during the week and weekend, as well as outreach for co-sponsored events and event ideas submitted by students.
  • Community Service Division
    • The Community Service Division is responsible for planning community service projects for the Honors College community.
  • Traditions Division
    • The Traditions Division is responsible for planning Coffeehouses (typically in October or December, February or April), a Welcome Week event (freestyle) in the Fall, and the Spring Large-Scale event (typically tied in with Student Centers and Activities’ Geek Week).
  • Marketing Division
    • The Marketing Division is responsible for developing marketing and promotional materials for HPC events, as well as planning core events. This division will work as a liaison to our Director of Marketing and Communications and our Web Designer and Digital & Visual Strategist to ensure all events are receiving promotional materials that meet the standards set for the Honors College and can be promoted in a timely fashion. 

All Event Planners are responsible for executing all aspects concerning an event including, but not limited to: picking a location and reserving the space, detailing out all expenses and coming to a final budget, delegating tasks, collaborating with other Event Planners and other clubs or organizations where applicable, contacting vendors/agents, ordering supplies, and evaluating the event. Additionally, all Event Planners are responsible for marketing and promoting HPC, as well as their events; this is not strictly a Marketing Division responsibility. Event Planners will help plan out the Activity Calendar for each semester of the academic year one semester in advance, with the exception of co-sponsored events.

Qualifications

In order to apply and serve as an Event Planner for the Honors Programming Committee, you must:

  • Be an Honors College student (including current Honors College, School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program, Engineering Honors Academy, and School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Honors Program students) in good academic standing (not on continued probation) as defined by the Honors College school of enrollment.
  • Be actively progressing towards completing Honors College, School of Arts and Sciences Honors Program, Engineering Honors Academy, and School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Honors Program requirements set prior to the incoming Class of 2029.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with diverse students, staff, and faculty.
  • Have the ability to effectively manage time and multiple projects.
  • Have a demonstrated desire to learn and develop new skills.

Important Dates and Required Training 2026-27

  • Attend an Honors Programming Committee team meeting on Friday, May 1, 2026, 1:00pm-3:00pm (optional)
  • Participate in online Canvas-based training during the summer
  • Move in early on Friday, August 21, 2026
  • Attend an in-person HPC training from Friday, August 21, 2026 through Monday August 24, 2026
  • Assist with Welcome Week preparation on Sunday, August 23, 2026 and Monday, August 24, 2026
  • Support Honors College Welcome Week events via staffing and event coordination from Tuesday, August 25, 2026 through Friday, September 4, 2026
  • Attend the HC Fall Student Leader Summit on Friday, August 28, 2026
  • Attend bi-weekly staff meetings on Fridays from 1:30-3:30pm, starting Friday, September 25, 2026
  • Attend monthly Leadership for Impact workshops
  • Support all official Honors College events on an as-needed basis
  • All dates are subject to change

How To Apply for HPC 2026-27

Applications for HPC Event Planner positions for the 2026-27 academic year will be open soon.

  • Application Open Date Coming Soon
  • Application Requirements: The application will ask candidates to provide demographic, contact, and academic information. The application also includes a request for 2 references (At least one reference must be a Rutgers faculty/staff member, which includes current RAs and HCMs. Examples of acceptable references include: Resident Assistants, Professors/Deans, Organization Executive Board Member, Organization Advisors, Previous/Current Employers, a current HC Student Leader; references do not need to provide a recommendation letter, but we may contact them) and 3 open-ended question responses.
  • Position Description: See "Positions and Responsibilities" section above.
  • Additional Perks: $1000 taxed stipend distributed in 2 installments throughout the academic year (1 per semester), 15 service hours for the academic year, and $20/hr for all event shifts

Join an Information Session!

In collaboration with the Honors College Peer Mentor Program, the Honors Programming Committee will be co-hosting the Get The Scoop Information Session on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 8:00PM in the Livingston Student Center Gathering Lounge, where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the PMP and HPC positions.

Meet 2025-26 Honors Programming Committee Members

This information is forthcoming...

Get Involved

Keep an eye on the Inside the Honors College Newsletter and Honors College Instagram for upcoming events and updates!