Affordable Graduation Honor Cords

Graduation Honor Cords for Every Graduate

Shop affordable graduation honor cords for college, high school, middle school, and elementary ceremonies. Choose single color, double, or intertwined cords, one at a time or in bulk.

What Are Graduation Honors?

Graduation honors recognize academic excellence, dedication, and achievement. They are typically awarded based on grade point average (GPA), class rank, or specific academic accomplishments, and they are often shown at graduation through honor cords, stoles, or medallions. For many students, these honors are the result of years of effort and commitment to learning.

What Are Graduation Cords?

Graduation cords are worn around the neck over the gown. They usually recognize academic achievement, honor society membership, or a special accomplishment. Our single color cords are 68" long, with 4" tassels at each end.

How Do You Get Cords for Graduation?

Many schools and honor societies give out cords or tell students which ones to wear. Each school sets its own rules, so please check what yours allows, then order the colors you need here.

What Do Honor Cord Colors Mean?

There is no single standard. Schools and organizations choose their own colors, so a gold cord may mean different things at different schools. Please check with your school before ordering.

Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude

Latin honors are among the most widely recognized honors at the college level. Cum laude means "with honor", magna cum laude means "with great honor", and summa cum laude means "with highest honor". High schools may use honors such as valedictorian, salutatorian, or honor roll. Each school sets its own requirements.

How Much Do Honor Cords Cost?

Single color honor cords have a list price of $4.95, and the Gold Honor Cord is as low as $3.50 with volume pricing. Two color cords are $6.45, double cords are $6.95, and intertwined cords are $4.95 for elementary and $7.95 for other levels.

Buying Graduation Cords in Bulk

Ordering for a school, class, or honor society? Volume pricing starts at 2 pieces, and the price per cord keeps dropping as your order gets larger. Shop college, high school, middle school, or elementary cords.

Ordering for a School or Class

Graduation coordinators can request a free sample or use our order forms. Fast shipping is available, but please order early, especially for spring ceremonies.