First-Year Honors Convocation

The First-Year Honors Convocation is an annual program at NC State hosted by Multicultural Student Affairs that has been running for over 25 years. It recognizes first-year students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher and are part of the Symposium for Multicultural Scholars. 

The recognition ceremony aims to help students develop a sense of confidence and belief in themselves and their ideas, celebrate their successes, and foster an affinity for NC State. Parents and families are invited to attend this special event. 

Each year, new first-year students identified for this recognition receive a certificate of achievement and are invited to a formal dinner reception annually in January.  

The First-Year Honors Convocation Celebration and all MSA-sponsored/supported programs and initiatives are open to all students from all backgrounds.

Spring 2025 First-Year Honors Convocation

View photos from the Spring 2025 convocation below or in the SmugMug gallery.