Can students get both the honor cords AND a medal at the same time?
No. The honor cords and medals are conferred based on the overall number of years ASL is studied at the time of graduation. If a high school student graduates after studying ASL for two years, then he / she has the right to wear honor cords. If a high school student graduates after studying ASL for three years, then he / she has the right to wear the Laurent Clerc Medal. If a college student graduates after studying ASL for two years, then he / she has the right to wear the Alice Cogswell Medal. Students who complete two years of ASL studies at a community college and then transfer to a university and continue studying ASL may be eligible for both the Alice Cogswell and Laurent Clerc Medals. Can I change or add to the graduation eligibility requirements? Yes, you may. GPA minimums, community service hours, and other requirements may be modified as long as the minimum ASL Honor Society eligibility requirements are maintained. Why are both high school and college students eligible for th
