Graduation Distinction

Participation in the Seneff Honors College culminates in an honors graduation distinction. Honors graduates may obtain either an honors certificate or an honors diploma, and receive corresponding honors regalia to wear with their cap and gown at Commencement. The requirements for each honors graduation distinction option are outlined below.

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Honors Diploma

Option 1:

The SENEFF HONORS COLLEGE SCHOLAR diploma is reserved for those students…

1 who successfully complete at least 24 credit hours of honors coursework,

2 who earn no less than a "C" in each honors class,

3 who graduate with a cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.5, and

4 who complete three approved co-curricular activities each term of enrollment (fall and spring)

Option 2:

The VALENCIA HONORS SCHOLAR diploma is reserved for those students…

1 who successfully complete at least 18 hours of honors coursework,
2 who earn no less than a "C" in each honors class,

3 who graduate with a cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.33, and

4 who complete three approved co-curricular activities each term of enrollment (fall and spring).

Honors Certificate

Option 3:

The HONORS CERTIFICATE is reserved for those students…

1 who successfully complete at least 12 hours of honors coursework,
2 who earn no less than a "C" in each honors class, and

3 who maintain a cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.25.

Regalia

Honors graduates receive special regalia to recognize their academic achievements at graduation. Regalia varies by distinction:

Seneff Honors College Scholar:

  • Medallion
  • Stole
  • Tassel

Valencia Honors Scholar:

  • Cord
  • Stole
  • Tassel

Honors Certificate:

  • Stole
  • Tassel

Honors Student Advisory Committee officers also receive an officers’ cord.

Student at commencement

Honors Graduate Recognition

The Seneff Honors College celebrates all of its graduates at an honors-only recognition event during commencement weekend. Students and their loved ones are invited to celebrate their achievements with Valencia College administration, faculty, and staff. Festivities include a presentation of regalia and Honors-only transfer scholarships.