2024 CALES Honors Convocation
Honors Convocation recognition is a significant achievement! We are excited to celebrate with you.
The College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences holds an Honors Convocation each fall to recognize students who have achieved sustained academic excellence in undergraduate degree programs for the previous academic year.
Students who meet the criteria will be honored with a designation of either Highest Academic Distinction or Academic Distinction. The event not only celebrates the hard work of students, but also serves to recognize the family and friends who support them.
Honors Convocation is an invitation-only event; all eligible students receive email invitations to their university email address.
Event Details
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2)
1064 E Lowell St, Tucson, AZ 85719
Reception: 9:30 a.m.
Ceremony: 10 a.m.
RSVP for this event is closed.
Questions?
Contact Leslie Grignon (Manager, Student Experience) at lgrignon@arizona.edu for more information.
Who is recognized?
Eligible students who attend the ceremony will be individually recognized. Students will have their name read, cross the stage, and receive a cord for either Highest Academic Distinction or Academic Distinction. See the Honors Convocation Program for the list of students we'll recognize in fall 2024.
- Highest Academic Distinction: red, white and royal blue cord
- Based on 30 regularly graded units the previous academic year and a 4.000 grade point average
- Academic Distinction: red cord
- Based on 30 regularly graded units the previous academic year and a grade point average of 3.500-3.999
- University of Arizona Academic Distinction, Dean's List, Honors and Awards have been modified as of April 2024. Review the new academic recognition policy for more information.
What to Expect
- Continental breakfast during the reception
- Open seating; students may sit with their families
- Dressy casual attire is recommended for all participating students
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. RSVP is required. Students can and should RSVP on behalf of themselves & their guests by October 20 at midnight.
Yes; all festivities will be held on the ground level and are accessible via wheelchair.
The Sixth Street Garage is the closest parking garage to the event venue.
The RSVP will accept up to four additional guests (not including yourself).
No. There are specific differences between these two recognitions. Please reference the University Academic Recognition policy to review the Dean’s List award.
2024 is the last year that the University will recognize Academic Distinction.
Get in touch with your academic advisor or Leslie Grignon: lgrignon@arizona.edu.
A follow-up communication will be sent the week after Honors Convocation to all students unable to attend in person with details on how to receive your cord.