POTSDAM — Griffin Hawley, the golden retriever service dog of Brittany L. Hawley, was awarded an honorary diploma at Clarkson University’s December Recognition Ceremony over the weekend.

Clarkson University welcomes service animals trained to assist people in all aspects of education, research, and campus life, according to a press release from CU.

“The Board of Trustees recognized that Griffin has demonstrated extraordinary effort, steadfast commitment, and diligent dedication to the wellbeing and student success of his owner Brittany. The two have pursued 100 percent together a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy attending all the same classes, lectures, faculty appointments, group study sessions, social activities, research projects, and clinical experiences, fully making Griffin an equal member of the Clarkson Golden Knights family,” the release said.

Griffin has been awarded an honorary diploma for his extraordinary contributions to student success, according to Clarkson.