Honors Graduation

To help ensure that all of our students make the transition smoothly from student to alumnus, The Honors College has a multi-step process for graduation.

Step 1: Apply to graduate with the Registrar's Office and The Honors College
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Submit an application for graduation
To graduate with a degree or certificate, you must submit a formal application for graduation online via my.emich's student services tab during the semester you'll complete all requirements. An application is needed for each degree and/or certificate you're applying for. The deadline to apply is the last day of the semester in which you'll finish your requirements. No applications will be accepted after this day. Follow this link, to learn more about applying for general commencement.
Submit an Honors College Graduation Application
The semester before you intend to graduate, we ask you complete the Honors Graduation Application. You will receive an initial audit showing any outstanding items to be completed before you graduate. You will receive a final audit the month before you graduate.
Once you receive your initial audit, we will also send you information about the Honors College Graduation ceremony.
Step 2: Attend The Honors College Commencement Ceremony Expand dropdown
The Honors College Graduation Ceremony is a celebratory event held prior to Eastern Michigan University’s fall and spring commencement ceremonies. Summer graduates may participate in the spring honors college ceremony if they wish. During the ceremony, you will receive your honors college medallion and an Honors College certificate holder. The Honors Graduation Ceremony concludes with a reception.
Step 3: Attend University Commencement Expand dropdown
In addition to graduating through The Honors College, Honors students will be recognized by the University during Commencement as Honors College graduates and as laude graduates. This recognition is independent of any Honors College designation. The Honors degree indicates that you have completed the requirements of the Honors College. The Latin designations reflect the cumulative GPA upon graduation. For more information surrounding General Commencement, follow this link.
At commencement, laude graduates wear a distinctively colored tassel; Honors College graduates can also wear their Honors medallion.
Cum Laude (3.5-3.6)
Magna Cum Laude (3.7-3.8)
Summa Cum Laude (3.9-4.0)

Winter 2023 Honors Graduation

The Honors College will hold an in-person graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 2:00pm. The ceremony will be held at the Honors College, 511 W. Forest Ave., Ypsilanti, Michigan. Honors students who have been approved to graduate in Summer 2023 can participate in this semester's Honors Graduation Ceremony.

Register to participate in the ceremony

If you plan to participate in Honors Graduation, you must register to participate by using this registration link. Registration will remain open until Wednesday, April 19th, but early registration is encouraged.

COVID Protocols for Guests, and Students

EMU Safe policies now state that face masks are optional in most indoor public spaces on campus. If you are feeling sick, we encourage you to stay home.