HONORS STUDENT INFORMATION

Invitation Packets

Students who meet the criteria and are designated as Distinguished College Scholars or College Scholars for the 2007-2008 academic year, will be mailed an invitation packet containing:

• an invitation to participate in a university ceremony at Gregory Gymnasium;
  
• an extra invitation to send to family;
  
• an extra invitation to send to a faculty member.
  

Student honorees who have not received their invitation packet by March 26 should contact Lisa Camero in the Office of Relationship Management and University Events.

Students will be notified separately about additional ceremonies hosted by their academic deans that are designed to recognize students at a college or school level. Should you have questions, please contact your representative.

Honors Cords and Medallions

Honors Cords

At the university ceremony, student scholars will receive honors cords in recognition of their achievements. Cords will be worn at Honors Day as well as future academic ceremonies, including Commencement. Please note that honors cords can only be guaranteed to students who attend their Gregory Gymnasium ceremony on April 12.

Honors cords are generously provided to student scholars by the University Co-op as representations of its commitment to academic excellence at The University of Texas at Austin.

Medallions

Students designated as Distinguished College Scholars will also receive medallions in recognition of their distinctive accomplishments. Medallions will be presented individually by academic deans and can be worn at Honors Day as well as future academic ceremonies, including Commencement. Please note that medallions can only be guaranteed to students who attend their Gregory Gymnasium ceremony on April 12.