The Healthy Eagle Graduation Cord celebrates students who’ve made wellness a meaningful part of their college experience. Students who complete 8 eligible events during their time at UNT will earn a cord to wear proudly at graduation!

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2025-2026 Application Deadlines

Fall 2025
November 3 - 14

Spring 2026

March 16 - April 5
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Program Overview
Program Overview
How to Qualify
Students must complete the following before the application deadline for the semester in which they are graduating:
  1. Attend a total of 8 eligible in-person or virtual events held on or after August 18, 2025
  2. Submit a Healthy Eagle Graduation Cord Application.

Eligible events will include text that says, "Healthy Eagle Cord Eligible" and/or the Healthy Eagle Graduation Cord icon

Cost

  • Healthy Eagle Graduation Cords are provided by the SHWC at no cost to students.
Number of Cords Per Student
  • Students are encouraged to participate in as many eligible virtual and in-person events as desired. However, each student can only receive 1 Healthy Eagle Graduation Cord.
  • Students who pursue additional degrees during their time at UNT are welcome to reuse their previously earned cord for future graduation ceremonies.
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Tracking Progress
Tracking Progress
Attendance Pacing
  • We recommend attending at least 1 eligible event per semester, but students may complete the requirement at their own pace, as long as they meet the 8-event minimum.
Attendance Records
  • Students will receive an attendance email after each in-person or virtual event.
  • Please save these emails for your records.
  • Attendance emails will come from "FormAssembly User" with the subject heading, "Healthy Eagle Cord Event Attendance".
  • If you don't receive an attendance email, check your spam or junk folders.
Attendance Verification
  • We’re only able to verify program completion during the application process.
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Application Information
Application Information
Application Deadlines
  • All 8 eligible events must be completed before an application is submitted.
  • Cords are distributed only during the fall and spring semesters. Students planning to graduate during a summer session must submit their application by the prior spring deadline to be considered.
  • Application deadlines vary by semester and will be posted on this webpage and on SHWC social media.

There are a limited number of cords available each term, so early application is encouraged. Cords are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once capacity is reached, additional applications will be placed on a waitlist, but receiving a cord is not guaranteed.

Pick-Up

  • Once an application is approved, pick-up instructions will be sent to the student’s email.
  • All cords must be picked up in person during the designated pick-up days and times.
  • After the final pick-up day, students on the waitlist will be notified only if additional cords become available.
  • Please note that cords cannot be mailed.