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What is a
Laureate?
Students who complete both Lower-division
and Upper-division Honors with a GPA of 3.5 or
higher are named Honors Laureates.
The day before graduation, students, family
and guests gather for the Honors Laureate
Ceremony— one of the College’s most-loved
traditions.
During the ceremony, students are called to
the stage one-by-one, accompanied by a TCU
mentor who hoods the student with the Honors
stole, and they receive their Honors Laureate
certificate from the TCU Chancellor.
As the student processes, a passage is read
that shares his or her accomplishments at TCU,
favorite memories and post-graduation plans.
Finally, Laureates sign the Roll of Graduates, a
royal purple leather-bound book that contains
the signatures of all past Honors College
graduates. This treasured book is displayed in
the Honors College office year-round.
Laureates wear Honors regalia at TCU
commencement, including a stole and cords.