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Find out all you need to know about the main Towson University commencement ceremony guest experience.
Convocation
The Honors College Convocation is a ceremony to recognize the accomplishments of Honors College graduates in a relaxed atmosphere of family, friends and faculty. There is no fee for the Honors College event. Graduating seniors are presented with the Honors medallion to be worn at their Towson University Commencement Ceremony and a certificate of completion of the program.
Honors College Convocation Recognition
Each year at the Honors College Convocation the Honors College recognizes several individuals for their ongoing or past support of the program by inviting them to deliver an address to the assembled graduating class. The Honors College is proud to recognize the following individuals at the 2023 Honors College Convocation.
- Undergraduate Student Speaker: Onyedika Onyemeziem ’23
- 2023 Professor of the Year: Chantal Francois, Ed.D.
- 2023 Honors College Alumnus: Emily Greene
University-Level Recognition
Many Honors students are chosen to play a role in the university-level commencement ceremonies, some selected by the Honors College and some by their college. The Honors College is proud to recognize the following students who participated in their college commencement ceremony during the 2023–24 academic year.
December 2023
| Student | College Ceremony | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
|
Morrisa Bussie |
College of Fine Arts and Communications/Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Honors Banner Carrier |
|
Lexi Cioffi |
College of Business and Economics/College of Health Professions | Undergraduate Speaker, CBE |
| Walter Donoughe | College of Education/College of Liberal Arts | Undergraduate Speaker, CLA |
| Hannah Harr | College of Business and Economics/College of Health Professions | Honors Banner Carrier |
|
Jenna Smith |
College of Education/College of Liberal Arts | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Elizabeth Sterling | College of Fine Arts and Communication/Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Undergraduate Banner Carrier, COFAC |
Honors College Graduation and Convocation Registration
Students must register to graduate from the Honors College in addition to applying for graduation from Towson University. All Honors students who apply for university graduation and are expected to complete their Honors requirements are contacted directly by the Honors College regarding registration for the relevant Honors Convocation ceremony. If you were not contacted and believe you should be recognized as an Honors graduate please contact the Honors College at honors AT_TOWSON.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony and the Honors College Convocation?
The commencement ceremony is Towson University’s recognition of your graduation from your academic college. The Honors College Convocation is an opportunity for graduates to be honored for their accomplishments as members of the Honors College. Graduating seniors are presented with an Honors medallion to be worn at the commencement ceremony and a certificate of completion of the program.
Who can attend the Honors College Convocation?
The graduate and a maximum of two guests are invited to attend convocation and the reception that follows. Guests do not need tickets for convocation. Graduates unable to attend the Honors College Convocation should contact honors AT_TOWSON to arrange for receipt of their medallion and certificate.
What should I wear to the Honors College Convocation?
Graduates are encouraged to dress in business professional attire for convocation. Graduates should not wear their cap and gown.
How do I register for graduation from the Honors College and/or RSVP to attend convocation?
Complete and submit the online Honors College Graduate and Convocation Form, which is emailed directly to students who are preliminarily cleared for graduation from the Honors College at the start of each term.
How does the university recognize graduation from the Honors College?
The final transcript of a student who completes all Honors College requirements include the designation of the student as a "University Honors Scholar." In addition, students who complete departmental honors requirements will receive a separate designation as department honors scholars.
How will I know if I’ve received Latin Honors?
The Honors College does not designate Latin Honors, which are awarded by Towson University’s degree-granting colleges. Please refer to the university’s policy on Latin Honors for more details.
Still have questions?
For questions regarding the convocation ceremony or your eligibility to graduate from the Honors College, contact the Honors College at 410-704-4677 or honors AT_TOWSON
Recognition in Prior Years
The following Honors students were recognized through participation in the Honors College Convocation or their respective college commencement ceremonies in prior years.
Honors Convocation Undergraduate Speakers
- Onyedika Onyemeziem (2023)
- Nina Bundy (2022)
- Michelle Ojo (2021)
- Jillian Procope (2020)
- Kai Johnson (2019)
- Lauren Cahalan (2018)
- Nicholas McKinley (2017)
- Julianne Weidman (2016)
- Vincent Glynn (2015)
- Stephen Torres (2014)
- Jaron Quinlan (2013)
University-Level Recognition in Prior Years
May 2023
| Student | College Ceremony | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
|
Toby Ichniowski |
College of Business and Economics | Undergraduate Soloist |
|
Moyna Holz |
College of Education | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Sofia Merkowitz-Bustos | College of Fine Arts and Communication | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Lucienne Karszen | College of Business and Economics | Honors Banner Carrier |
|
Sydney Redford |
College of Liberal Arts | Undergraduate Speaker |
| Joshua Wilmer | College of Liberal Arts | Honors Banner Carrier |
| PD Nguyen | Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Abigail Rieland | College of Health Professions | Honors Banner Carrier |
May 2022
| STUDENT | COLLEGE CEREMONY | RECOGNITION |
|---|---|---|
| Rachel Schneider | College of Business and Economics/College of Health Professions | Undergraduate Banner Carrier - CHP |
| Sydney Baucum | College of Business and Economics/College of Health Professions | Undergraduate Speaker |
| Garrett Zahner | College of Business and Economics/College of Health Professions | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Briseyda Barrientos Ariza | College of Education/College of Liberal Arts | Undergraduate Banner Carrier - CLA |
| Taryn Painter | College of Education/College of Liberal Arts | Undergraduate Speaker |
| Kristen Gittings | College of Education/College of Liberal Arts | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Meghan Ely | College of Fine Arts and Communication/Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Honors Banner Carrier |
May 2021
| Student | College Ceremony | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Delgado | All ceremonies | Soloist |
| Jane Sagoe | College of Business and Economics | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Adrianne Holocker | College of Business and Economics | Undergraduate Student Speaker |
| Hannah Frere | College of Education | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Anna Carlisle | College of Fine Arts and Communication | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Amy Craft | College of Health Professions | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Grace Uzat | College of Health Professions | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Rachael Daudelin | College of Liberal Arts | Honors Banner Carrier |
| John Daniel Mabilangan | College of Liberal Arts | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Lewis Laury, Jr. | College of Liberal Arts | Undergraduate Student Speaker |
| Olivia Driessen | Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Nicole Reifer | Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Nicole Hondrogiannis | Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Undergraduate Student Speaker |
May 2020
(Banner carriers and speakers were recognized even though the commencement ceremonies were cancelled)
| STUDENT | COLLEGE CEREMONY | RECOGNITION |
|---|---|---|
| Kierstin Ekstrom | College of Business and Economics | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Alexandra DeGraw | College of Education | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Safiya Jennings | College of Fine Arts and Communication | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Alexa Herman | College of Fine Arts and Communication | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Jason Wong | College of Health Professions | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Erin Lemonds | College of Health Professions | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Jonathan Ocadiz | College of Liberal Arts | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Samuel Mejia | College of Liberal Arts | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Ny'esha Young | College of Liberal Arts | Undergraduate Student Speaker |
| Derek Margulies | Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Marella Schammel | Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Undergraduate Student Speaker |
December 2019
| STUDENT | COLLEGE CEREMONY | RECOGNITION |
|---|---|---|
| Alina Pargamanik | College of Business and Economics/College of Health Professions | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Alexus Addison | College of Education/College of Fine Arts and Communication | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Mary Lou Puglese | College of Liberal Arts/Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Honors Banner Carrier |
May 2019
| STUDENT | COLLEGE CEREMONY | RECOGNITION |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Cary | College of Business and Economics | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Amanda Starsoneck | College of Education | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Madeline Gorman | College of Fine Arts and Communication | Undergraduate Student Speaker |
| Karuga Koinange | College of Fine Arts and Communication | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Matthew Miklosovich | College of Health Professions | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Chenise Calhoun | College of Liberal Arts | Undergraduate Student Speaker |
| Sophia Zahner | College of Liberal Arts | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Gabriella Harris | Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Crishia Martinez | Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
December 2018
| STUDENT | COLLEGE CEREMONY | RECOGNITION |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Palmer | College of Business and Economics/College of Health Professions | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Chloe Wynn | College of Liberal Arts/Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Ruhley Michaelides | College of Liberal Arts/Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Rosalena Casciero | College of Education/College of Fine Arts and Communication | Soloist |
| Cassidy Miller | College of Education/College of Fine Arts and Communication | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Erin Miller | College of Education/College of Fine Arts and Communication | Undergraduate Student Speaker |
| Seanne Coates | College of Education/College of Fine Arts and Communication | Honors Banner Carrier |
May 2018
| STUDENT | COLLEGE CEREMONY | RECOGNITION |
|---|---|---|
| Olivia Baltazar | College of Business and Economics | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Emily Englund | College of Education | Signer |
| Sarah Fossaceca | College of Education | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Anthony Martino | College of Education | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Tani Teixeira | College of Fine Arts and Communication | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Erin Campbell | College of Health Professions | Undergraduate Student Speaker |
| Brooke Schlossenberg | College of Health Professions | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Summer Hagelin | College of Liberal Arts | Undergraduate Student Speaker |
| Christian Piñeiro | College of Liberal Arts | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Jarrett Booz | Fischer College of Science and Mathematics | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |
| Stacy Davis | Fischer College of Science and Mathematics | Honors Banner Carrier |
December 2017
| STUDENT | COLLEGE CEREMONY | RECOGNITION |
|---|---|---|
| Maria Ritchie | College of Business and Economics/College of Health Professions | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Erin Toomey | College of Education/College of Fine Arts and Communication | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Nicholas Fioravante | College of Liberal Arts/Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Honors Banner Carrier |
| Paige Pacheco | College of Liberal Arts/Fisher College of Science and Mathematics | Undergraduate Banner Carrier |