Honor Cords

Available in the University Bookstore for $10.00 each plus tax
May 1, 2010– June 3, 2010

2011 Information will be available in March 2011

How does a graduate demonstrate appreciation for a person who helped turn a dream of a college education into a reality? Hasn’t every graduate had a special person who, through moral or financial support, made a big difference in his or her life? Honor Cords offer an opportunity to say, “Thanks for helping me make it through.” “Thanks for making it possible for me to succeed.” “I didn’t do this alone.”

Honor Cords are worn during the commencement ceremony. After the ceremony, the new graduate presents the Honor Cords to someone who provided extraordinary help or support, i.e., the parents, relatives, or mentors who have helped with wisdom, words of support, or with financial assistance. Immediately after graduation, the graduate may take the honor cords from around his/her neck and place it around the neck of the recipient. More than one honor cord may be worn during the commencement, symbolizing there are multiple persons destined to receive honor cords.

Honor Cords may also be worn (or carried) to lunch, dinner, or any special event where a presentation is appropriate. It may be placed around the neck of the recipient with words of thanks and possibly a toast. Recipients will never forget the kindness inherent in the recognition and sentimental feelings connected with being presented the Honor Cord. The fact that the presenter wears it during the commencement ceremony adds a very special element to an already touching gesture.

Stoles of Gratitude may be decorated. Presenters often write a few words of love and appreciation on the back of the Stole using a permanent, fine tipped marker. Friends and family of the graduate may autograph the front or back. The Stole of Gratitude is a lasting symbol of love, appreciation and academic accomplishment.