Honors Graduation Dinner and Medallion Ceremony
Honors Program graduates, Honors students, families and friends are invited to the annual Honors Program Graduation Dinner and Medallion ceremony held the last Friday of the semester. The ceremony is held in Events Center of the MCC Library. Honor Progam grads are admitted FREE and additional tickets for the dinner may be purchased from the Honors Coordinator. The Honors Program student's ticket price includes dinner, 1 professional photo, and medallion.

Paul Karr Award
The Paul Karr Award is awarded each year to the graduate chosen to represent the class as its best citizen on the basis of scholarship based on number of credits and GPA, character and service. This honor is noted on the student’s permanent record.

Phil Braun Award
Recognition is awarded each year to the graduate most outstanding in scholarship. This honor is noted on the student‘s permanent record.

Honors Reception
Honors Reception Graduates are also invited to the college-wide Honors Reception which is held off campus. Students who qualify receive an invitation from the Office of the Academic Affairs Vice-President. Invited grads with 3.5+ GPA, families and friends must RSVP as tickets are limited.

Commencement Ceremony
Honors Program and PTK graduates are invited to be seated in the front row. Your actual Honors Program Diploma and Associates Degree are mailed after the ceremony once all requirements are met.

Graduation with Honors Designations
Students graduating with a cumulative 3.0 – 4.0 GPA will receive one of the following notations
on their Associates Degree transcript:

• 3.0 graduation with honors
• 3.5 graduation with high honors
• 4.0 graduation with highest honors
• H notation next to any honors courses completed

Regalia at Commencement
Students wear the following regalia at the Commencement ceremonies when they receive their Associates Degrees.

• White cords: 3.0 "Graduation with honors"
• Silver cords: 3.5 "Graduation with high honors"
• Gold cords: 4.0 "Graduation with highest honors"
• Honors Program Medallion: 3.5 or higher GPA and completion of requirements for Honors Program Diploma.
• PTK stole worn by members in good standing of Phi Theta Kappa
• PTK medallion worn by PTK officers
  
  

Dean's List Recognition
A letter of recognition is sent each semester to any student who earned a 3.5 GPA in that semester.

• PTK is an international honors society for two-year colleges.
• MCC has the Alpha Omicron Iota Chapter of PTK.
• Exclusive PTK scholarships to many transfer institutions.
• Extra-curricular activities.
• Opportunities to attend district, regional, and national conventions.
• Call Brenda Zicha at 232-8021 for more information
• Check out the PTK honor society website