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Spring 2012 Macomb Convocation

2:00 p.m. -- Friday May 11, 2012, Western Hall, Macomb

Spring 2012 Quad Cities Convocation

Noon -- Sunday May 13, 2012, i wireless Center, Moline

 

Instructions for Student Participants

 

Western Illinois University recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of baccalaureate degree candidates each fall and spring semester at its Academic Honors Convocation ceremonies. The Macomb Honors Convocation is typically held the afternoon preceding the Macomb commencement ceremonies. The Quad Cities Honors Convocation is held in the spring just prior to the Quad Cities commencement ceremony. Baccalaureate degree candidates are recognized and awarded medallions based on the following criteria:

Academic Distinction:

Baccalaureate degree candidates who meet university academic distinction requirements may graduate as Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude.

Departmental Scholar

Departmental Scholars are the outstanding degree candidates in an academic major as determined by the faculty in the major department.

Honors Scholar

An Honors Scholar is a student in the Centennial Honors College who has completed a set of honors requirements in the general education curriculum, a major, or both, and has achieved a grade point average of at least 3.4.

College Scholar

Each of WIU’s four academic colleges, the School of Distance Learning, International Studies and Outreach, and the Centennial Honors College select a graduating senior as the college’s outstanding student. The Cecile A Christison Sterrett College Scholars receive an award from the WIU Foundation in recognition of their high achievement.