Graduation Honors Designations
Kean University proudly recognizes students who have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. Those who meet the following criteria are eligible to receive a gold tassel and participate in the Commencement ceremony with honors:

      • Maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 3.45 or higher.
      • Complete a minimum of 45 semester hours at Kean (excluding
        credits earned on a pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis)
        by the end of the fall semester of senior year.

Honors are divided into three categories according to grade-point average:

Those designated by the Office of the Registrar as eligible to participate in Commencement with honors may pick up their gold tassels during cap and gown distribution at the Game Room in the University Center.

Note: The posting of honors designations on diplomas, transcripts, and other student records is based on the FINAL cumulative GPA which includes the fall semester for January candidates, spring semester for May candidates, and Summer Sessions I and II for August candidates.

Honors Convocation
The Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs will hold the Honors Convocation for all seniors graduating with honors on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at 3:30 p.m. in the Wilkins Theatre. The Convocation is by invitation only.

In order to be invited to this special ceremony, you must meet the requirements listed under Graduation Honors Designations. Please contact Martha Niessen, executive assistant to the provost, at 908-737-7030 if you have any questions.

Diploma pick-up dates
If you have met your academic requirements and have no outstanding financial obligations, the Office of the Registrar will notify you in writing when your diploma is ready to be picked up.

A courtesy copy of the Kean University transcript indicating the degree conferred will be included with each diploma. If you wish to have someone else pick up the diploma, that person must present written authorization with your signature.

Diplomas sent via mail
If you wish to have the diploma mailed, submit a written request to the Graduation Evaluation Department in the Office of the Registrar. Diploma covers will not be mailed but will be distributed at Commencement in May 2008 and will be available for pick up at the Office of the Registrar.

Certification
Undergraduate-degree students who have also applied for New Jersey state teacher certification will receive their certificates via mail from the Department of Education, Office of Licensing and Credentials.

For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar at 908-737-3290.