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Graduating Seniors

Congratulations to all of our Honors graduates! To learn more about preparation for graduation and how to receive recognition use the resources below.

Apply For Recognition

Learn more about the graduation process and finding graduation materials

Applying to graduate from WVU this December? That’s great! Students who have previously completed the Honors Foundations program and students currently on track to complete the Honors EXCEL program should complete the Honors Recognition Form to apply for Honors recognition for graduation by Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (You will receive a link to the form from Vickie Sigley on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.)

After completing the Honors Recognition Form, you will also need to complete the online Honors Pre-Exit Interview Form. Vickie Sigley will email the link to the Pre-Exit Interview Form on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. The deadline to complete this form is Monday, Nov. 28, 2022.

The Pre-Exit Interview Form will consist of a series of demographic questions. Upon the submission of your pre-exit form, you will have completed the Honors Graduation Process.

Whether you are an Honors Foundations Scholar, Honors EXCEL Scholar or Honors Laureate (who completed both programs), your Honors College accomplishments will be noted both on your diploma and transcript.

Don’t forget to note it on your resume, too! Email us at honors@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions about how to best showcase your experiences.

How to Apply

Students can visit the Office of the University Registrar website for a step-by-step guide to apply for graduation.

Visit the Registrar Website

Deadlines to Apply

Students must apply during the term they intend to graduate

DECEMBER GRADUATION:

  • Application Opens: August 23, 2022
  • Application Deadline: October 14, 2022
  • Degree Posting: Late December to Mid January

MAY GRADUATION:

  • Application Opens: Jan 17, 2023
  • Application Deadline: Mar 10, 2023
  • Degree Posting: Mid to late May

AUGUST GRADUATION:

  • Application Opens: May 23, 2023
  • Application Deadline: July 7, 2023
  • Degree Posting: Mid to late August

Complete the Exit Survey

HONORS FOUNDATIONS SCHOLARS

This pre-exit survey is for students who have completed the Honors Foundations Program only, and did not continue on to the Honors EXCEL Program. This pre-exit survey will request your name (so we can confirm your completion of the survey), information about your major(s) and minor(s), and your future plans.

Take the Honors Foundations Survey

HONORS EXCEL SCHOLARS

Students who are currently enrolled in the Honors EXCEL Program, but did not complete the Honors Foundations program, should complete the pre-exit survey below. This pre-exit survey will request your name (so we can confirm your completion of the survey), information about your major(s) and minor(s), and your future plans.

Take the Honors EXCEL Survey

HONORS LAUREATE SCHOLARS

The link below is for students who have successfully completed the Honors Foundations Program and are currently enrolled in the Honors EXCEL Program. This pre-exit survey will request your name (so we can confirm your completion of the survey), information about your major(s) and minor(s), and your future plans.

Take the Honors Laureate Survey

CELEBRATING OUR HONORS SENIORS

Join us in celebrating graduates…

See what Honors has planned to recognize the accomplishments of this year’s Honors Seniors. We hope you’ll join us to congratulate the dedicated students of our community.

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Graduation Attire

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If you are planning to walk at WVU Commencement, don’t forget that as an Honors student you should order a gold cap and gown. Your commencement attire will look different depending on the program(s) you completed. You can order from either of the following locations:

  • WVU Bookstore
  • Online at Herff Jones
    • Click "Order a Cap and Gown"
    • Select "WVU Honors"

Honors Foundations Scholars

Honors Foundations Scholars should order a gold cap and gown.

A graduate wearing a gold Honors Foundations robe

Honors EXCEL Scholars

Honors EXCEL Scholars should order a gold cap and gown. You will also be awarded an Honors EXCEL medallion prior to commencement.

a graduate wearing a gold Honors EXCEL robe and lanyard medallion

Honors Laureates

Honors Laureates, who completed both the Honors Foundations and Honors EXCEL programs, should order a gold cap and gown. To recognize your perseverance and hard work through both Honors programs, you will be awarded an Honors Laureate stole prior to commencement.

a graduate wearing a gold Honors Laureate robe and blue Honors Laureate stole

Honors college awards

Learn about the awards offered by the Honors Community to recognize outstanding community members.

Order of Augusta

From the students chosen as WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors, no more than 12-15 students will be invited to interview for induction into the WVU Order of Augusta.

J and C Nath Outstanding Honors Graduate Award

One or more students are selected each year as Honors College Outstanding Graduates. The award is granted by a committee of Honors faculty and staff. Nominations can be made by any WVU student, alumni, faculty member or advisor (with the exception of full

Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award for the Humanities and Social Science

The Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award is presented annually to a student for outstanding research contributions in the humanities or social sciences that have culminated in the production of an exceptional thesis or capstone research paper.