Spring 2025 KU Military and Veteran Honor Cord Request Form

Before completing this form, please read through this entire section for important notes.
 
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! Because of your military affiliation and academic excellence, we would like to give you an honor cord to wear during your graduation ceremonies and celebrations.
 
The commencement for the entire campus is held once a year in May. Students who graduate in December of the previous fall semester or the upcoming summer semester are invited to participate in that ceremony. More information can be found on the commencement website.
 
You may receive your honor cord in one of the following ways:
  • Lawrence campus: Regular pick-up will begin Friday, April 11 during our regular open hours and more information on this will be sent to the email address you provide below. If you are in the local area, we ask you to pick up your cord to help us save on postage expenses.
  • For those who would like their honor cord mailed, please complete this form no later than 7 business days prior to your ceremony if you want it for your ceremony. Honor cords requested after this deadline will still be mailed, but may not arrive in time. Please note, we mail via USPS.
 
** NOTE: If you fit into any of the categories below and are able to pick up your cord, do not complete this form and follow the instructions below (unless you wish to attend the Honor Cords ceremony or pick up your cords in Lawrence):
  • ROTC: You will receive your cord from your ROTC instructor. 
  • Edwards Campus: You’re welcome to collect your honor cords at the MASC in Lawrence (345 Summerfield Hall) or choose to have them mailed to you. 
  • Leavenworth site: Please reach out to Sarah Weygand at sweygand@ku.edu to coordinate a time for pick-up. 
  • KU Medical Center (KC, Salina and KUSM-W): Visit KUMC's page for more information.