To qualify for the cord, students must accumulate a minimum of 150 points by attending specified events and activities. Each event and activity grants a specific number of points, and students can earn more points by being more involved in the research community. Please note that to qualify, students must have participated in at least one research project, such as working on a faculty member's research project or conducting independent research.
A complete list of qualifying activities and their corresponding point values can be found below. Qualifying activities include attending workshops, participating in research programs and symposiums, presenting at conferences, and more.
The graduation cord is free and is only offered to select students who have earned the required number of points. As a result, we strongly encourage all students to strive towards this achievement by attending events, participating in research opportunities, and engaging with the research community.
We recognize the value of undergraduate research and the significant impact it can
have on a student's academic and professional pursuits. Therefore, we believe that
wearing this cord is an honor and a testament to your hard work and dedication.
To ensure that you receive proper credit for your attendance at qualifying events,
we recommend taking pictures of your attendance and participation, and tapping in
with your Talon Card at each event to provide as proof.
Once you have reached the minimum point requirement of 150, e-mail our@kennesaw.edu for access to our D2L page, fill out and add fields to the provided template accordingly,
and provide a short reflection on your experience with undergraduate research at KSU
and how it has impacted your academic and personal pursuits.
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