Honors Convocation

The annual University Honors Convocation brings together students, faculty, and staff to reaffirm the major purpose of a university — to foster intellectual curiosity and academic excellence. Honors Convocation is a prestigious ceremony that recognizes exemplary students who have excelled in academics, co-curricular activities, community service, and leadership. This ceremony celebrates the university values, academic quality, and student service. The Honors Convocation is sponsored by the Dean of Students Office to acknowledge outstanding student leaders and honor society inductees.

Senior Academic Awards

  • University College Academic Dean’s Award
  • University College Psychology Award
  • Silberman College of Business Administration Academic Dean’s Award
  • Silberman College of Business Administration DR. Naadimuthu’s Award
  • Petrocelli College Dean’s Award for the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
  • Petrocelli College Dean’s Award Traditional Age
  • Petrocelli College Dean’s Award Adult Learner
  • Petrocelli College Dean’s Award Continuing Education
  • Educational Opportunity Fund Award
  • International Student Award
  • Chaplain’s Award
  • Athlete of the Year

Charter Day Scholarship

The annual Charter Day Scholarship Award Ceremony brings together students, faculty, and staff to reaffirm the major purpose of a university — to foster intellectual curiosity and academic excellence. Scholarship Convocation is a ceremony that recognizes exemplary students who have excelled in academics, co-curricular activities, community service, and leadership. This ceremony celebrates the university values, academic quality, and student service. The Scholarship Convocation is sponsored by the Dean of Students Office to acknowledge outstanding student leaders.

Applications are sent to students via email in November and applications must be returned by the end of the Fall Semester, prior to the winter break.

Community Service and Leadership Awards

  • Campus Service Grant Awards – $1,000
  • Division of Student Affairs Award – $1,500
  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Award – covers 75% of tuition
  • Provost Award – $1,500
  • Student Pinnacle Award – The Pinnacle Award is the highest honor the University bestows on a graduating student. This student has demonstrated academic excellence, public service, and commitment to the University and will address the graduating class at the annual commencement ceremony.

For more information, please contact the office of the Dean of Students.

Contact Information

Office of the Dean of Students

201-692-2190