Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Honors Convocation?

  • The Honors Convocation is an annual celebration in which San José State University recognizes its undergraduate students from all disciplines who have earned the designation of President’s Scholars.

    Invitations to qualified students are typically sent in March. The President, Provost, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, and the deans of each college present awards to the honorees.

• What is a President's Scholar?

  • A President’s Scholar is an undergraduate student who has earned an SJSU GPA 4.0 in the Spring and/or Fall semester prior to the Honors Convocation.

    Learn more about honors qualifications.

• When and where is the Honors Convocation?

  • The 61st Annual Honors Convovation will be held at 6 pm, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Provident Credit Union Event Center.

• Where can my family and guests park?

  • Family and guests may park at any one of the three campus garages (North Garage, West Garage, South Garge).

    Special event guest parking fee is $5. Please visit this page for more information.
    

• When and where do I RSVP?

  • Students will receive an email from MarchingOrder with event registration information and faculty/staff may submit this registration form.

• What do I receive as a President's Scholar?

  • President's Scholar will receive an honors cord and an electronic certificate in recognition of the highest award received for the prior two semesters.

    For example, if you are a President's Scholar for the Spring 2022 semester and Dean's Scholar for the Fall 2022 semester, you will receive a e-certificate honoring you as President's Scholar for the 2022 year.

    Electronic certificates will be sent by email within a week after the ceremony.

    Note: The appropriate honor roll status is shown on the student transcript beneath the semester in which it is earned.

• What is the attire for honorees?

  • Business formal.

• I changed my major since receiving honors, can my certificate be reissued to reflect my new major?

  • Honors certificates are issued based on the major at the time the honor was earned. Any honors earned after your major was changed will be issued in your new major. This aligns with your official transcript.

    Note: Certificates are electronic and will be sent by email within a week after the ceremony.

• What if I am unable to participate in the ceremony? How do I receive my honors cord?

  • Cords can be picked up from the Provost Office after the ceremony. Information about pick up will be emailed to all honorees. Please wait to receive this information before contacting our office.

• What if I have graduated?

  • If you have graduated, you are still invited to participate in the cermony.

    If you are unable to attend, you can pick up your honors cord from the Provost Office or it will be sent via US postal mail soon after the ceremony. Information about pick up will be emailed to all honorees. Please wait to receive this information before contacting our office.

    If your mailing address has changed or is different than what is listed in MySJSU, please notify us immediately at provost@sjsu.edu.

• Is there a list of honorees who have been awarded?

  • Please note that due to FERPA policy, only honorees who registered for the ceremony will be listed and published.

    Honor roll status is shown on the student transcript beneath the semester in which it is earned.

• Is there a fee for guests to attend the event?

  • No. The event is free to all honorees and their guests.

    Honorees must RSVP for their family and guests through the MarchingOrder portal.

• Will there be a recording of the ceremony?

  • You can explore our archive of past ceremony recordings and photo galleries.

• Does this include Latin Honors?

  • Latin Honors at Graduation is separate from the designation of President's Scholar. Latin Honors is awarded during Commencement.

    Learn more about Latin Honors qualifications.