Recognition

Honors students who have applied to graduate will be invited to attend, with their families, the Honors Reception and Medallion Ceremony in the spring.

To receive the Honors Diploma and medallion, graduating students must have completed forty (4o) hours of community service, three (3) Honors courses AND the Honors colloquium (lab optional), AND maintained a cumulative 3.5+ GPA.

In addition to other regalia, students who have earned Honors Diploma will also wear the Honors medallion during commencement.

Honors courses are designated on Official Transcripts.

The following forms of recognition are awarded during the dinner:

Honors Diploma and Honors Medallion

Complete an MCC Associate Degree, 3.5+ cumulative GPA, 3 Honors College courses + Colloquium + 45 hours of community service

Honors Certificate of Achievement

Complete 50+ credits, 3.25+ cumulative GPA, and only 3 Honors College courses

Honors Certificate of Recognition

Complete 50+ credits, 3.25+ cumulative GPA, and 2 Honors College courses

Honors College Designation on Transcript

Students' transcripts will have a notation next to any honors courses completed.

Honors College Regalia at Commencement

During commencement, in addition to other regalia, students who have completed the requirements of the Honors College Diploma will also wear the Honors College Medallion.