Honors Convocation Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honors Convocation?
Honors Convocation is meant to recognize your eligibility to graduate with honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude). Eligibility to participate in the ceremony is based on your progress at the end of the fall 2023 term. Final honors designations will be determined upon degree conferral.
What do I wear? Do I need to wear a cap and gown?
Business casual/professional attire is strongly recommended. Caps and gowns are reserved for commencement exercises, but we welcome you to wear any cords or stoles obtained for commencement.
Are there stoles specific for Honors Convocation?
There are no stole or honors cords specifically for Honors Convocation.
You may order and wear the same stole that you will use for the Commencement ceremony. Please visit Oak Hall’s website for more information. To have the stole in time for Honors Convocation, please order by Friday, March 29 for pick-up at the Grad Fair on Thursday, May 2 in Downs Hall (10 a.m. – 7 p.m). and on Wednesday, May 1 in the Gateway Building Atrium for Kean Ocean students (10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Are there honors cords for this distinction?
There are no honors cords specific to Honors Convocation. Honors cords are distributed by individual Honors Societies. Please inquire with your respective group here.
How many tickets do I get? How do I request more?
Each honors candidate will receive a maximum of three (3) complimentary guest tickets which will be issued closer to the event date. Guests will not be permitted entry without a ticket.
If you wish to receive additional tickets, you may submit that request here. Requests must be submitted no later than April 19 and, if available, additional tickets will be issued by April 26. Requests will be accommodated based on the order in which they were received.
While you do not need a ticket to enter, you must complete this RSVP form in order to attend and be issued any guest tickets. Please submit your reply no later than March 1, 2024.
Tickets will be issued electronically closer to the event.
I am encountering problems logging in to secure tickets/register for the event. What should I do?
Ensure you log in to your Kean email and utilize the same browser to reserve tickets/register for the Honors Convocation. If you're still unable to log in, please contact our Help Desk for assistance.
My guests and/or I require special accommodations. What do I do to receive them?
Email honors@kean.edu with requests for special accommodations (e.g.- wheelchair access).
I cannot attend Honors Convocation. Will I be recognized?
All honors graduates will be recognized following their degree conferral. Honors designations will be listed on the final transcript and will be recognized with a certificate and/or letter. All candidates will also be listed in the program that will be posted on this site following the event.
Can my honors designation change?
Yes. Final honors designations will be determined at the time of degree conferral. For the Honors Convocation event, candidates are honored based on their progress at the end of the fall 2023 semester. Student requests to acknowledge their anticipated spring or summer 2024 GPA/honors status will not be accommodated.