Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) Stoles, Cords, and Pins

An honor cord is a token consisting of twisted cords with

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s on either end awarded to members of

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or for various academic and non-academic achievements, awards, or honors. Usually, cords come in pairs with a knot in the middle to hold them together. Sometimes sashes, stoles, or medallions are given in place of cords. They are most often worn at academic ceremonies and functions. With cap and gown, and (sometimes) the hood,

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degree candidates have worn these cords at the discretion of the educational institution, but they are not usually worn with

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after the academic year in which the honor was awarded. Unlike hoods and stoles, by tradition more than one cord may be worn at the same time. At some universities, pairs of honor cords, in the school colors, indicate honors graduates: one pair for ''

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'', two pairs for ''

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'', and three pairs for ''

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''. These are in addition to any cords for membership in an honor society.

List of collegiate honor societies and the color of their cords

(Mostly taken from The Association of College Honor Societies)

List of high school honor societies and the color of their cords

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List of collegiate honor societies and the color of their cords

List of high school honor societies and the color of their cords

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