Undergraduate students are nominated for graduation honors by their major discipline faculty and minor discipline faculty following a review of academic work. Honors acknowledges undergraduate service-minded scholars.
Criteria for honors are centered on two broad categories, academic excellence and service excellence. These two categories are rooted in the philosophy underlying the Alverno curriculum, which effectively integrates academic achievement with professional and personal life.
Nominations for honors are submitted to the Honors Committee by the faculty of the student’s major and minor areas. Nomination letters include how the student has met honors' criteria reflecting the student’s entire journey at Alvero:
The Honors Committee members represent all academic areas of the college. This committee reviews the nominations submitted by the faculty looking for key characteristics and distinctive qualities that include the criteria listed above. The committee deliberates until a unanimous decision is reached.
Honorees have recognition noted on the official transcript, on the graduation program, and by a gold cord with graduation regalia.