Honors Symposium

The Honors Symposium offers outstanding undergraduates at UNCG and other area Honors Programs and Colleges the opportunity to participate in an academic conference with concurrent sessions. Each student presents a ten-minute paper which is followed by a question and answer period. The 20th Annual Undergraduate Honors Symposium is held in Spring each year, virtually and in the Elliott University Center.

Faculty can get involved by:

• Offering to serve as chairs at the Symposium.
• Attending the Symposium and encouraging students to attend as well.

The Honors Symposium Prize, sponsored by UNCG’s Lloyd International Honors College, is awarded for outstanding papers submitted to the Symposium. The prize, dedicated to the encouragement of high quality academic writing at UNCG, typically includes monetary awards of $250, $150, and $100 in three categories: Arts & Humanities, Sciences & Professional Schools, and Visiting Non-UNCG papers.

For more information about the Symposium, students and faculty may contact the Honors College at 336-334-5538 or by email at honorscollege@uncg.edu.

Honors Graduation  

The Honors College’s academic year ends with its Honors Graduation. Graduating students who complete the Global Honors Program, International Honors Program, Disciplinary Honors Program, or are receiving Full University Honors are invited to an Honors Graduation at which they receive certificates in recognition of their achievements. 

Dragon Excellence Awards  

The Dragon Excellence Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of students in the Lloyd International Honors College. This annual event recognizes excellence across our programs, including Honors and Awards, Residential College Graduation, and Honors Ambassadors. 

We honor students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance, leadership, and community engagement in the Global Honors and Disciplinary Honors programs. We also recognize students graduating from our UNCG Residential Colleges, who have contributed meaningfully to their living–learning communities. 

Special awards will be presented to our Honors Ambassadors for their dedication to outreach, mentorship, and representing the Honors College with distinction. 

Join us as we celebrate the achievements, creativity, and impact of our Honors students and residential scholars. 

Dragon Den Brunch  

The Dragon Den Brunch is a celebratory event open to all students in the Lloyd International Honors College, including those in Global Honors, Disciplinary Honors, and the Residential Colleges. Hosted at the end of each semester, the brunch offers a relaxed and festive atmosphere where students, faculty, and staff come together to reflect on the semester, build community, and enjoy good food and conversation. 

Join us as we celebrate your hard work, achievements, and the vibrant Honors and Residential College community! 

Artist in Residence Showcase

Each spring, the Honors College hosts a showcase for the Artists in Residence. The artists share the art they created that year and give a presentation on the creative process.

Bon Voyage

On Reading Day each semester, the Honors College recognizes Honors students leaving to study abroad for the next semester. Students receive a stuffed red dragon as a token of encouragement. Students also have the option to sign up to write a blog post for There Be Dragons.

Layton Coffee Cafe Chats  

Layton Coffee Café Chats is an engaging lecture and conversation series hosted by Lloyd International Honors College. Over coffee and desserts, students, faculty, and special guests gather in an informal setting to explore big ideas, share perspectives, and connect across disciplines. Each session features a thought-provoking talk followed by open discussion—fostering intellectual curiosity, community, and meaningful dialogue 

Let’s Learn! The World as Classroom

A series of free classes, workshops, and presentations that brings scholars, artists, scientists, and members of the broader global community together to learn and share with each other.

Campus Events

For more information about what’s going on across the UNCG campus, check out the University Calendar.