Undergraduate Completion Requirements Policy
Policy
1. Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate, students enrolled in the undergraduate programs must maintain a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.00 and complete credit hours according to their academic plan within the maximum specified timeframe of seven (7) years (See Policy EP 3.4).
A. Honors System / Academic Distinction
B. Graduation (Commencement) Honors
Only students who have completed all degree requirements prior to the graduation ceremony are eligible to be considered for degree honors. The categories for academic distinction are based on the following scale which is based on the graduation/cumulative GPA:
- Summa Cum Laude: CGPA >= 3.90 through 4.0 (Excellent) – with Highest Honors
- Magna Cum Laude: CGPA >= 3.70 through 3.89 (Very Good) – with Great Honors
- Cum Laude: CGPA >=3.50 through 3.69 (Good) – with Honors
This distinction shall appear on the student’s transcript and diploma.