At the end of the spring semester, undergraduate students who have performed with distinction in scholarship, leadership, and service to the university are accorded special recognition at the university's Senior Honors Convocation.

Students and professor at senior honors convocation

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lyman Center for the Performing Arts, Southern Connecticut State University

The Honors Convocation is a by-invitation-only event. Only students who have received an official invitation should submit an RSVP. If you did not receive an invitation, please do not complete the RSVP form. Submitted RSVPs will be reviewed and verified.

The RSVP form has been closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Latin Honors Cord Distribution

Students graduating with Latin Honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) should have received an email on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with information about cord pick-up. Cords are no longer distributed at the Senior Honors Convocation.

  • Special Pick-Up Event: Monday, April 20, 2026, 12:00 –2:00 p.m., Engleman Hall, 2nd Floor (A-Wing) — stop by to celebrate, take a photo, and enjoy light snacks.
  • Regular Pick-Up: Beginning Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Provost’s Office (ENA210), Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., or at Commencement check-in.

 Important: This process is separate from the Senior Honors Convocation. If you only received the cord email, you are not expected to attend the Convocation.