University and College Honors
Each college will be holding its own honors ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17. Seniors receiving university and college honors will be recognized and presented with honors medallions and cords, which should be worn during commencement on Sunday. Additional details on the honors ceremonies:
- Each ceremony will last about one hour.
- Caps and gowns are not required.
- Students, their families and guests are encouraged to attend.
Associate Deans will issue invitations to honors students and their parents beginning in mid-March and will continue through mid-April. (Invitations are issued depending on when a student's grade point average is finalized.)
Honors Ceremony Locations
Bachelor of Humanities & Arts/Bachelor of Science & Arts (with CFA)
Chosky Theater, Purnell Center
Carnegie Institute of Technology
Wiegand Gymnasium, University Center
College of Fine Arts (with BHA/BSA)
Chosky Theater, Purnell Center
College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Rangos Hall, University Center
Mellon College of Science
Room 7500, Wean Hall
School of Computer Science
McConomy Auditorium, University Center (ceremony) and Connan Room, University Center (reception)
Are you graduating with honors?
Verify that you will be graduating with university or college honors by speaking with your department's undergraduate adviser or commencement coordinator. Any questions regarding a student's academic standing and qualification for university or college honors should be directed to the appropriate academic department.
Unable to attend your Honors Ceremony?
Students who are unable to attend their honors ceremony will be able to pick up their honors cords and/or medallions at the Commencement Welcome Area. Location and hours to be determined.
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Welcome Breakfast
Saturday, May 17
Connan Room, University Center
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Initiation Ceremony
Saturday, May 17
McConomy Auditorium, University Center
8:30-9:30 a.m.
