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Academic Honors Recognition Reception

The Academic Honors Recognition Reception specifically recognizes students in the top 5% of the graduating class identified as Delta Pi Alpha as well as students completing the Honors Program.

Event Details

three GRCC graduates
  • Thursday, April 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • The event will take place on our downtown Grand Rapids campus in the Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center (ATC), 151 Fountain St, NE, Grand Rapids. Specifically, in the Banquet Rooms and Secchia Piazza. Building #11 on the map.
  • Free parking is located under the ATC or Student Lot #A (formerly known as Bostwick Parking Ramp). Building #8 on the map.
  • Light appetizers and assorted desserts will be provided.
  • Please email us should you need special accommodations.
  • RSVP is required. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, April 11th.

Additional Event Information

This event brings together GRCC faculty, staff, students and guests to recognize the academic accomplishments of our top students. During our short program, students will receive a certificate and medallion. We will be capturing the event special moments via a professional photographer and video recording. Photos and video will be made available after the event. 

Students unable to attend the event will be provided instructions on how to pick up their items at GRCC's Grand Rapids Campus. 

PTK Induction Ceremony

GRCC graduate

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the official honor society for two-year colleges, which celebrates academic achievement and fosters personal growth, leadership, and service. Joining PTK provides students with opportunities for scholarships, leadership development, and success beyond the classroom.

PTK is hosting a brief Induction Ceremony on the same day of the reception beginning at 4:30pm in the ATC Auditorium. The event will recognize new members to GRCC's PTK Honor Society as well as an opportunity to meet the chapter advisor, officers and fellow PTK members.

If you have questions about PTK and/or the Induction Ceremony, please feel free to contact Ann Alexander at aalexand@grcc.edu(link sends email).

Contact Information

Honors grad at commencement

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Michael Schavey, Director of Experiential Learning, mschavey@grcc.edu(link sends email), (616) 234-4180.

 

 

 

 

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