Being an Honors Graduate

Graduating from TWU's Honors programs is an achievement that lasts a lifetime and is the highest distinction an undergraduate student can achieve at Texas Woman's. 

Graduating from an honors program sets you apart from your peers in an increasingly competitive job market and graduate school applications, through professional development opportunities such as undergraduate research and internships. Many TWU honors students go on to prestigious graduate schools or fulfilling careers.

Your Honors Scholar Program accomplishment is acknowledged at commencement with:

• Presentation of a medallion by the Chancellor
• Issuance of an honors certificate
• Special recognition on your diploma and transcript

Your Touchstone Honors Program accomplishment is acknowledged at commencement with: 

• Presentation of a crystal memento by the Chancellor 
• Issuance of an honors certificate
• Special recognition on your diploma and transcript

Recognition Events

At the end of the spring semester, we recognize the accomplishments of our graduates at the annual Honors Banquet and Touchstone Graduation Gala.

Honors Scholar Program graduates are invited to attend the Honors Banquet where we recognize honors students for their work over the course of the year and congratulate seniors on their accomplishments. The banquet includes a formal dinner and an awards presentation where graduating seniors will receive special cords signifying their completion of the program.

Touchstone Honors Program graduates are invited to attend the Touchstone Graduation Gala where we recognize these honors students for their hard work over the course of the year and congratulate seniors on their accomplishments. The gala includes a formal dinner and an awards presentation where graduating seniors will receive special cords and a Touchstone pin signifying their completion of the program.

What our graduates achieve.

TWU Honors students are high-achieving and often become very involved on-campus and within their field or community. We also have a high rate of graduate and professional school placement.

Our current students serve as:

• Student Regents
• Student Government Presidents
• Pioneer Ambassadors

Achievements of graduates and students include:

• Outstanding Senior Awards
• Fulbright Scholars
• National Phi Kappa Phi winners