Athletic Awards . These awards are given to both varsity and intramural athletes who have exhibited athletic excellence and outstanding scholarship. Scholarship Awards . Students who have received scholarships from the College or from organizations are recognized. Departmental Academic Honors .
Several departments offer awards for academic excellence at certain levels of achievement.
Graduation Honors . Academic departments may designate outstanding students for Graduation with Distinction. The President's Medal is awarded each year to one graduating senior who has exhibited leadership and excellence in all aspects of community life, both academic and extracurricular. Graduation with Honors, expressed in the Latin phrases cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude, is determined by grade point average and is announced at Commencement rather than Honors Day. Commencement exercises for graduating seniors are traditionally held on the Saturday following spring finals.