Program distinction cords visually represent a specific distinction affiliated with a UVU student organization, student program, chapter, or other distinction, collectively referred to as a program. Cord colors correlate with specific program distinction types. Cords are usually doubled, meaning two cords are tied together mid-cord by a knot.
Ceremony-eligible graduates who have officially participated in one or more of the following programs can receive a program distinction cord.
Please check with your UVU program coordinator to see if you must meet additional criteria to receive a cord.
Note: Academic areas and degrees are associated with the college stole, with the exception of approved transcript distinctions associated with a program.
Leadership Distinction Drab and Garnet Solid
Research Distinction Drab and Navy Solid
Community or Cultural Impact Distinction Drab and Hunter Green Solid
Contact Richelle AndersenPhysician Assistant Program Distinction Emerald and White Solid
Contact Michelle BastianNCCA Emerald green and Emerald Green Solid
Contact Paige JohnsonCompetitive Sports Forest Green and Forest Green Solid
Includes Climbing, Club Soccer, Club Volleyball, Cycling, Disc Golf, Esports, Hockey, Lacrosse, Rodeo, Rugby, Swimming, and Ultimate Frisbee
Contact Jake MyersConcurrent Enrollment
These cords are only available to current year high school students who are in UVU Concurrent Enrollment.
Contact Lucy StoddartLeadership Distinction LEAD White
High Leadership Distinction
Engaged Learning University Distinction in Leadership (CAL)
Standard Leadership Distinction (LEAD)
Programs: Aviation LEAD, I Am First LEAD, Tech Mgmt LEAD, Trailblazer LEAD, Women LEAD, UVU LEAD
Contact Marissa KingFirst-Generation Students Green and Silver
Contact iamfirstMilitary Affiliated Student Hub (MASH) Red, White, and Blue Intertwined
Contact Mackenzie PidgeonNative Excellence & Tribal Engagement Maize and Ming Solid
Contact Tara IviePerforming Arts Teams Lilac and Lilac Solid
Includes UVU Dance Companies, Ballroom Dance Company, Contemporary Dance Ensemble, UVU Hip Hop, Esprit D.C., Repertory Ballet Ensemble, and Synergy
Contact Monica CampbellConsult your National Honor Society program coordinator to determine where to purchase these cords.
Forest Green and White Intertwined
Includes the Following Areas:
Interclub Council Executive Board, Interfaith Student Council, Residential Community Leadership, Rodeo Team
Spirit Squad
Cheer Team, Dance Team, Green Man Group
UVUSA
Student Association / Student Government
UVU Review Newspaper
Student Broadcast, Student Podcast, and Student Web
Wasatch Campus
Student Development and Well-Being Representatives
The Zone
Managers
Contact Marissa KingYour program coordinator can contact UVU’s Office of Trademarks and Licensing for approval and regalia guidelines. Academic areas and degrees are associated with the college stole, unless there is a specially approved transcript distinction associated with the program.
