Graduation Honor Cords
KU Medical Center honors those who serve or have honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces with Military and Veteran Honor Cords to wear at graduation.
Honor Cords for Graduation
The red, white and blue cords are a special recognition to show KU Medical Center's gratitude and respect for the men and women who have made an unwavering commitment to both their nation and their academic studies.
This is a voluntary program. Students and faculty attending graduation must apply and pick up a cord. Cords will be provided at no cost to eligible students and faculty.
Who's Eligible
If you have applied for graduation and meet the following criteria:
- Honorably discharged veteran student
- Currently serving military student (Active, Guard, Reserves)
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
How to Verify Status
- Must present your DD-214 (veterans) or valid military ID card (Active/Guard/Reserve) to verify status.
Get Your Cords
Cords for Fall graduates will be available in early December. Cords for Spring graduates will be available in early May.
- For all campus
- Faculty and Students pick up in the Registrar's Office, G035 Dykes Library. Documentation listed under How to Verify Status above should be presented at that time.
- Cords can be mailed. Email veterans@kumc.edu with documentation listed under How to Verify Status above and your mailing address.
Questions?
Stop by the Registrar's Office in G035 Dykes Library or email veterans@kumc.edu.