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
Fall 2025
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: 1PM-2PM
Location: Festival Highlands
Spring 2026
Wednesday, May 13
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, through Thursday (9am-5pm, M-Th).
The Honors College Winter Medallion Ceremony does not require tickets, but we do ask that students RSVP with their expected number of guests.
Doors will open at 12:30pm.
We anticipate the ceremony lasting 30 minutes – 1 hour.
The Ballard Parking Deck offers easy access to the Festival Conference Center. Directions to the Ballard Parking Deck are located here.
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 the Honors College Medallion Ceremony Coordinator Sara Hodges at hodgessb@jmu.edu.
Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
