The distinction of Academic Honors will be awarded to the graduates who qualify upon completion of their program at Nicolet College. Academic Honors will be determined from the student’s last fully graded term and recognized as follows: Gold Cord Scholars are those graduates of two-year associate degree or two-year diploma programs who achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or greater. Silver Cord Scholars are graduates of one-year diploma programs who achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 or greater. This distinction will be awarded as follows: cords will be presented at the Graduation Ceremony and will be noted in the graduation program.