Green Graduation recognizes undergraduate students for their commitment to sustainability during their time at the University of Tennessee. By completing various sustainability-related tasks, students can earn points toward receiving a green cord and a medallion to wear at graduation, celebrating their dedication to making a positive environmental impact.
All About Points
Once at least 10 points have been earned, the student will receive a green cord to wear at graduation. With at least 20 points, the student can earn a medallion and a cord to wear at graduation.
Important Point Limits
Service-learning points: You can only earn up to half of the required points through service activities. That means:
- A maximum of 5 points can count toward earning the green cord.
- A maximum of 10 points can count toward earning the medallion and cord.
Single-use categories: Some activities may only be used once toward your total points, even if you have multiple experiences in that category. For example, being an active member of a sustainability-related student organization will earn 1 point in total, even if you belong to more than one organization.
Track Your Points
To help you keep up with your progress, we’ve created a simple tracking sheet you can use throughout your time at UT. Download the file below and record your completed activities as you go.
This is just for your personal use — you will still need to fill out the official form to submit your points.
Downloadable Green Graduation Points Tracker
