Hillcrest House Renovations
Hillcrest House is currently undergoing renovations which impact building access.
Access to the building will be by appointment only. Please email honors@jmu.edu to set up an appointment.
Recognizing Honors College Graduates
The Honors College recognizes graduating seniors at a special Medallion Ceremony, held at the end of each semester. The Honors College Dean confers each graduate with an Honors College medallion, which can be worn during other graduation events on campus. The program will includes remarks from the Dean, a student speaker, and the conferring of medallions.
Students must register to participate.
Upcoming Dates
Spring 2025: Thursday, May 15
Time: 10:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Wilson Hall Auditorium
Medallion Ceremony Details
The Honors College Medallion Ceremony is by invitation only. Graduates are required to wear regalia (except for the mortar board/cap) for the ceremony.
Graduates must register to attend. Students will receive registration information at their JMU email address.
Contact
Sara Hodges
Honors Ceremony Coordinator
Email: hodgessb@jmu.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
Medallion Ceremony FAQ
Yes! The Honors Medallion Ceremony is for all students graduating from the Honors College. We want to celebrate your accomplishments, and completion of the Honors Interdisciplinary Studies minor is certainly an accomplishment.
Yes! The Honors Medallion Ceremony is for all students graduating from the Honors College. We want to celebrate your accomplishments, and completion of an Honors thesis is certainly an accomplishment.
Yes! If you are unable to attend the Medallion Ceremony, you will be able to pick up your Honors medallion from Hillcrest House during finals week (9am-5pm, M-F).
The Honors College Medallion Ceremony is a ticketed event. The Honors College has sent invitations to students at their JMU email address. Students must request tickets for their guests.
No, graduates do not need a ticket for the Medallion Ceremony. Graduates will check in for the ceremony with Honors College staff.
Graduating students may use the RSVP form to request tickets for their guests.
Each graduate is guaranteed four (4) guest tickets. If you need more than four tickets, the ticket request form includes a space to request more if they become available.
Students may pick up requested tickets at:
- The Honors College Symposium on April 25 (12-3pm, Union Ballroom)
- The Honors College Senior Picnic on May 7 (2-4pm, Hillcrest House)
- Hillcrest House between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm on weekdays, beginning April 29
All guests MUST present their physical ticket to enter Wilson Auditorium. Graduates will check in separately and enter as part of the processional.
Doors will open at 9:00AM.
The ceremony will begin at 10AM and will last 90 minutes to 2 hours.
The following items are prohibited in Wilson Hall.
- Alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, weapons, fireworks
- Noise makers and other devices that impede the ceremony
- Food and beverages
- Gum
- Balloons
- Coolers
- Glass containers
- Signs, flags or banners
Seating for graduating students and JMU faculty is reserved. Seating for guests is first come, first serve. There are some reserved seats in the auditorium for those with limited mobility.
We encourage you to park in Warsaw Parking Deck (157 Warsaw Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801) or Mason Street Parking Deck (715 S Mason St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801). Both decks are about a 5-minute walk to Wilson Hall. A shuttle will be provided before and after the ceremony.
Graduates’ invitations to the ceremony have a space to request accommodation for themselves and their guests. If you want to follow up on a request or request additional accommodation, please contact Honors Medallion Ceremony Coordinator Sara Hodges at hodgessb@jmu.edu.
Contact Wilson Hall Auditorium Technical Operations Manager, Matthew Gutberlet, at gutbermj@jmu.edu or 540-568-6754.
For other questions, contact Honors College Medallion Ceremony Coordinator Sara Hodges at hodgessb@jmu.edu.
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
