Honour Cord

Bachelor's Degree graduates awarded First Class Honours/ summa cum laude/ magna cum laude/ cum laude are eligible to wear an Honour Cord during the Commencement.

The Honour Cord consists of a pair of identical cords that are knotted together and is worn by hanging loosely from both sides of the graduate's shoulders. It can be kept by the distinguished graduate as a memento but does not form a permanent part of the academic dress.

Award System Honours Classification System cum laude Award System
Award First Class Honours summa cum laude magna cum laude cum laude
Colours of the Cord Golden Golden and Burgundy Silver and Burgundy Burgundy
Sample

Honour Cord

Honour Cord

Honour Cord

Honour Cord

 
Collection of Honour Cord
Eligible graduates of Collection Period Collection Venue
Summer Term 2024 From now on to 31 December 2025* ARRO Service Centre (5/F, Fong Yun Wah Building)
Semester A 2024/25 From now on to 31 December 2026*
Semester B 2024/25 From 4 June 2025 to 31 December 2026*
* Eligible graduates attending the Commencement are advised to collect their honour cord from the ARRO Service Centre before the event and wear it during the ceremony.