Recognition of Honorees
Invitation to Honors Day
Honorees are notified of their honor via email invitation from the president. To determine if they are a Distinguished College or College Scholar, please visit the Honoree Listing for this year.
Honorees are requested to RSVP for Honors Day via the link in their invitation by Friday, March 28.
Honorees may invite to Honors Day a faculty member who has been especially impactful during their time at UT. This can be done via the link in the email invitation.
Honors Cords
At the university ceremony, student scholars receive honors cords in recognition of their achievements. These cords can be worn with academic regalia at Commencement. Cords are only guaranteed to students who attend the Honors Day ceremony.
Medallions
Students designated as Distinguished College Scholars will also receive medallions at the ceremony in recognition of their distinctive accomplishments. These medallions may be worn with academic regalia at Commencement.
Certificates
All honorees will receive a certificate in recognition of their achievement. These certificates will be mailed the week after the ceremony to the honoree's permanent address on record with the university.