Students who earn the distinction of Academic Honors are recognized with gold or silver cords at the commencement ceremony. Academic Honors are determined through the student’s last fully graded term prior to graduation and recognized as follows: Gold Cord Scholars are graduates of two-year associate degree or two-year diploma programs who achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher. Silver Cord Scholars are graduates of one-year technical diploma programs who achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or higher. Students are presented their cords at the commencement ceremony, and the honor is noted in the commencement ceremony program.