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The Medallion Ceremony will be held in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Complex, Auditorium, Jupiter, Florida.
The Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College Medallion Ceremony is the academic event HC students experience before attending their official Commencement Ceremony in Boca Raton. Each spring, graduating seniors attend this symbolic ceremony where the seniors' theses advisors bestow an Honors College Medallion upon the student. This event includes a student address and a presentation of academic and student awards.
The 2018 Boca Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 4 at 5pm at the Carol and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus.
Graduating seniors: please complete the Honors College online exit survey.
When will both ceremonies take place?The Medallion Ceremony for Spring 2018 will take place Friday, May 4th in the Osher LLI Complex, Auditorium on the MacArthur Campus in Jupiter. The Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremony will be Friday, May 4th at 5 pm in the Carol and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium on the Boca Raton campus. Who can participate?Students who graduated in the prior Fall semester or who applied for Spring graduation are eligible to participate in the Medallion Ceremony. Students who are within six credits of graduation (coursework, thesis, internship, etc.) and can complete these requirements by the end of the Summer semester are also eligible to participate, but they need clearance from David Flanigan, Director of Academic Services. How is this different from a graduation ceremony?The Medallion Ceremony recognizes special achievements of students at the Honors College by awarding them with a special Honors Medallion and a certificate acknowledging their thesis work. The certificate is not an official graduation document. Degrees are symbolically conferred during the Commencement Ceremony only. There is no degree-granting component in the Medallion Ceremony. It is important to understand that attending either ceremony does not guarantee that students will actually receive the degree. The official diploma is sent by mail at a later date, after all grades have been posted and academic requirements have been verified. Why do I have to wear the university cap and gown during the Medallion Ceremony?All faculty members are robed in their regalia during the Medallion Ceremony. Wearing the university cap and gown ensures that all students are observing the pomp and circumstance normally associated with graduation events. Borrowing a gown from another student is acceptable only if the style is identical to the one worn at FAU in the current year. Check with the University Bookstore regarding this year's gown cost and appearance. |
Why should I participate in the official graduation ceremony?While the Medallion Ceremony is a more intimate gathering with all your friends, classmates, faculty, and family members, the Commencement Ceremony is an opportunity for the Honors College students to be recognized in front of the entire FAU community; a chance to shine by being acknowledged for special achievements and outstanding academic success. By participating in the Commencement Ceremony, students contribute to the increased visibility and positive image of the Honors College among the other academic colleges at FAU. Additionally, only students who participate will receive a stole. How can I fill out the Round-up Form if I do not yet know all the information that is requested?It is important to fill out the form to the best of your ability by the deadlines as this helps the HC staff to prepare for the Medallion Ceremony in a timely manner. Only students who submit their Participation Form (3rd Tab on this page) prior to the Senior Round-up Meeting (date tbd), will be able to receive their Medallion Ceremony tickets during the meeting.
Why can I only get five tickets for the Medallion Ceremony?
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