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Davidson Honors College

Graduation

We are here to support our students as they reach the end of their undergraduate experience. Students graduating from the DHC as University Scholars must have completed at least the minimum number of honors requirements and have at least a 3.0 institutional GPA. There are a few important next steps highlighted on this page. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Grazia Novak

Grazia Novak

Dance and Political Science Majors

"The best part of being an honors student at UM is the opportunity to pursue everything I am passionate about and receive the support to do so. I can dance, read, write, act, adventure, inspire, speak, explore, and so much more within an invigorating, diverse, and supportive DHC community." 

  • 1. Complete Graduation Applications

    UM Graduation Application

    • Fall grads: DUE April before anticipated graduation
    • Spring grads: DUE November before anticipated graduation
    • Managed by the Registrar’s Office
    • Check Registrar’s website for due dates and fees
    • Heads up: UM Grad App requires several signatures!

    • Fall grads: DUE September before anticipated graduation
    • Spring grads: DUE November before anticipated graduation
    • No fees or signatures

    2. Complete all Capstone Requirements

    • Set up Honors Advising meeting to discuss projects, ideas and procedures
    • Identify and ask faculty mentor to supervise your capstone project
    • ALL DHC students must submit an , regardless of whether your Capstone is through your department, the GLI, or Honors
    • Apply for UMCUR (UM Conference on Undergraduate Research) or plan another public presentation venue for your capstone. There is no guarantee for an honors capstone presentation event.
    • Submit final Capstone Artifact to faculty member (not DHC). Due dates for final artifacts determined by faculty members
    • Submit an electronic copy of Capstone Artifacts to UM Mansfield Library Scholar Works portal to publish your project

    3. Ensure you have completed Honors Requirements

    • Check Degree Works to make sure that your eight honors requirements are accurately reflected. If not, please reach out for help!
    • Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA to graduate with honors
    • Complete E-portfolio with an artifact from each honors course you have taken. Link to be included in DHC graduation application.

    4.

    • Each student will submit a 2-3 page reflection to the DHC elaborating on your experience as an honors student and how your experiential learning, capstone research, and other honors courses/experiences have contributed to meaning-making during your time at the Davidson Honors College. This reflection should include a thoughtful examination of how you have met the DHC's learning objectives through your time in the honors college. The reflection is due at the end of your final semester.

    5. Plan to Attend Medallion Ceremony

    • DHC-specifc graduation ceremony recognizing University Scholars hosted by DHC Dean, Dr. Tim Nichols, along with the DHC team
    • Please feel free to invite family, friends and UM mentors
    • RSVP in spring before you graduate
    • Typically held late-afternoon, the day prior to UM’s commencement ceremony
    • DHC provides medallions, free of charge, which serve as honors regalia during UM commencement ceremony

    6. Consider Career Development and External Scholarships and Fellowships  Meetings

    • Consider setting up a meeting with Dr. Katie Cordingley, DHC Associate Dean and Career Development Director, for assistance with:
      • Application materials (graduate school, jobs, etc.)
      • Mock interviews
      • Networking with DHC Alumni in UM and around the world
    • Consider setting up a meeting with Dr. Kylla Benes, Director of the Office of External Scholarships and Fellowships, for assistance with:
      • Identifying and applying for external (to UM) scholarships and fellowships aligned with your academic interests and aspirations
      • Networking with other scholars who have pursued external scholarships and fellowships

    7. Sign-up for an Exit Interview with Dean Nichols

    • Participate in an exit interview focus group with other graduating DHC seniors and Dean Nichols

    8. Celebrate your Accomplishments!

  • Davidson Honors College Graduation Application

    The DHC asks students to complete a graduation application in addition to the graduation application required by the 91次元. There is no cost for the DHC graduation application and it should take around 20 minutes to fill out. 

    Autumn 2025 Graduation Application Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025

    DHC Graduation Application for Spring 2026 (Not open yet)

    Spring 2024 Graduation Application Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025

    For questions, please contact:

    DHC Director of Student Engagement, Bethany Applegate

    bethany.applegate@umontana.edu 

     

  • Each student will submit a 2-3 page reflection to the DHC elaborating on your experience as an honors student and how your experiential learning, capstone research, and other honors courses/experiences have contributed to meaning-making during your time at the Davidson Honors College.  This reflection should include a thoughtful examination of how you have met the DHC's learning objectives through your time in the honors college. The reflection is due at the end of your final semester.