Regalia for Commencement

Summary

Overview of regalia students can wear for commencement

Students can wear certain regalia at commencement as a sign of special recognition.

Honor	Criteria	Regalia for Commencement	How to Obtain
Highest Honors	Program GPA (not cumulative GPA) of 4.0	Gold and burgundy tassels and cords	Bestowed upon student by the college at commencement lineup
High Honors	Program GPA (not cumulative GPA) of at least 3.75 and less than 4.0	Gold and burgundy tassels	Bestowed upon student by the college at commencement lineup
Honors	Program GPA (not cumulative GPA) of at least 3.5 and less than 3.75	Gold and burgundy tassels	Bestowed upon student by the college at commencement lineup
Academic Award Recipient	Nominated by program Chair	Medallion	Bestowed upon student at Academic Awards Ceremony
State Academic Excellence Recipient	Nomination	Medallion	Bestowed upon student at Academic Awards Ceremony
Phi Theta Kappa	All members of Phi Theta Kappa	Blue and gold cords and gold stoles	Ordered and paid for by student through Phi Theta Kappa website at link below. store.ptk.org
National Society of Leadership and Success	All members who have completed all induction steps	Black and platinum cords	Ordered and paid for by student through NSLS website at link below shop.nsls.org
Other	Other regalia that students receive via college, state, national and international award	Varies	Varies

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