Superior academic achievement by graduating students receiving degrees is recognized by the following designations:
| Academic Honor | GPA |
|---|---|
| Graduation with Honors (or Cum Laude) | 3.5 to 3.69 GPA |
| Graduation with High Honors (or Magna Cum Laude) | 3.7 to 3.89 GPA |
| Graduation with Highest Honors (or Summa Cum Laude) | 3.9 to 4.0 GPA |
Students receiving the formal award of a certificate with a 3.5 to 4.0 GPA will be honored by Graduation with Distinction.
Calculation of the grade point average (GPA) for graduation honors shall be identical to that method used to calculate the GPA to fulfill graduation requirements for the degree or certificate being earned (refer to Calculation of Grade Point Average). In addition, in order to be eligible for a graduation honor, the student must have completed a minimum of 25 semester credit hours at the College.