Provost's Graduates of Excellence

Each year, Provost's Graduates of Excellence are selected recognizing hard work, academic success and overcoming personal obstacles. Early in spring semester, graduating students are invited to apply for the Provost's Graduates of Excellence award which includes the following application process:

• Write an essay noting excellence in the selection criteria including GPA, awards and scholarship, leadership, volunteerism, athletics, and personal achievements.
• Include information about any personal circumstances that helped shape them as a student, describe any positive relationships with faculty members and how they influenced their success, their plans after graduation from SLCC, and their career goals.

After reviewing the applications, one student is selected by the dean from each school of the College, General Studies and the Salt Lake Technical College.

The Provost's Graduates of Excellence are honored at a luncheon in April, joined by family members and leadership from the College. The students are introduced, highlighting their application essay, receive a keepsake award and a silver stole to wear at commencement.

Additionally, the Provost's Graduates of Excellence are highlighted during the commencement ceremony in May by carrying flags of their respective schools, General Studies and the Salt Lake Technical College, lead the procession of students into the commencement ceremony and be honored in a video presentation during the ceremony.

2025 Applications are now closed.

Students who are selected must accept or decline the award by the last Friday in February.