Graduation

AccoladesYOU 'VE EARNED I T

The University of Tennessee would

like to recognize students who

participate in undergraduate

research. Through the Office of

Undergraduate Research,

students may apply to receive a

cord or a medallion to be worn

during commencement

ceremonies. 

There are two levels of

recognition in Undergraduate

Research:

Excellence (receives a cord)

Distinction (receives a medallion)

A student may earn both

recognitions.

Excellence in Undergraduate Research3 from either list receives cord

EURēCA presentation*Discovery Day presentation* URSA Symposium Presenter* Annual Student Art Competition participant*Celebration of Excellence Music Competition participant*UTK discipline specific conference presentation ofresearchApplicant/Candidate for a national research-focusedaward* ORNL Research Internship*Summer Undergraduate Research Internship Award*URSA Leadership PositionReviewer, Pursuit Journal of Undergraduate Research3 Minutes to Win It valid submissionCompletion of Honors or Scholars Thesis (or plannedcompletion by graduation)

*repeatable

Distinction in Undergraduate Research2 additional items from this list, receives

medallion (after obtaining Excellence)

Award winner EURēCA (including honorable mention)Award Winner Annual Student Art CompetitionAward Winner Celebration of Excellence MusicCompetitionResearch Abroad (minimum of 8 weeks)Author, Pursuit Journal of Undergraduate Research (orarticle accepted for next issue)*Non-UTK discipline specific conference presentation ofyour research Recipient of a national research-focused award* Research participant off-campus & non-UTK relatedexperience (excluding ORNL, min 8 weeks)Award Winner Undergraduate Awards, Ireland(commended and higher)*NCUR Presenter*Presenter at Posters at the Capitol, Nashville*Presenter at Posters on the Hill, DC*Author, Peer Reviewed Publication (or article underreview with mentor verification)*Recipient of Chancellor's Award for UndergraduateResearch3 Minutes to Win It award winner

*repeatable