Below are some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the Babbidge and New England Scholar pins. If you have questions not addressed below, stop by or call the Honors and Enrichment Main office (Rowe 419, 860-486-4223) or email honors@uconn.edu.
Why a pin?
The Babbidge and New England Scholar pins are shining examples of your stellar academic performance! Wear them proudly to share your accomplishment with the world!
Where should I wear my pin?
The Babbidge and New England Scholar pins are intended to be worn on your regalia at commencement, and, if you are an Honors Scholar, University Honors Laureate, or University Scholar participating in the Honors Medals Ceremony. We recommend wearing your pin around the collar of the regalia so that it doesn't get lost among any sashes or cords you may also be wearing.
Am I allowed to wear multiple pins?
Yes! If you earned multiple pins over the course of your academic career, wear them all proudly!
I lost or never picked up my pins from previous years. Can I get replacements?
Yes! Stop by the Honors and Enrichment Main office (Rowe 419) to pick up replacement pin(s) any time.
May I pick up my friend’s pin for them?
Yes! Just be sure to fill out the check-in form with their name and email address. If you are also picking up your own pin during the same visit, fill out the form again for yourself.
I earned a pin but I will not be on campus at all during the spring semester to pick it up – is there another way to obtain it?
Yes - we can mail your pin to you. Email honors@uconn.edu to make this request: include your full name, type of pin, and mailing address. We are unable to mail pins ahead of the Honors Medals ceremony and commencement, however.
My GPA this past fall met the criteria for a Babbidge (4.0) or New England (3.7) Scholar recognition – why am I not eligible for a pin?
The Babbidge and New England Scholar pin awards recognize a student's earned GPA for both the spring and fall of the previous calendar year, rather than their cumulative GPAs for the academic year. For example, a 2026 Babbidge Scholar award recognizes a student who earned a 4.0 both in the spring of 2025 and the fall of 2025.