Graduation with Honors

Kutztown University Policy ACA-050

1. Purpose

   The purpose of this policy is to define the standards for undergraduate graduation with honors.

2. Scope

   This policy applies to all graduating undergraduate students. 

3. Key words and phrases:
   

   CGPA – stands for cumulative grade point average. 

4. Policy & Procedure(s)
   

   Kutztown University recognizes a student's scholastic achievement upon graduation by recording honors on the permanent record, in the commencement program, and on the diploma. The CGPA necessary for this distinction is:   

   3.40 to 3.59 – Cum Laude (with honor)   

   3.60 to 3.79 – Magna Cum Laude (with high honor)   

   3.80 to 4.00 – Summa Cum Laude (with highest honor)  

1. Effective Date
   
   

   1994 

2. Approved By
   

   University Senate - 1994 
   University President - 1994 

3. Last Reviewed

   August 2009 
   August 2010
   August 2011 
   August 2012 
   August 2013 
   August 2014 
   August 2015 
   August 2016 
   August 2017 
   August 2018 
   August 2019 
   August 2020
   September 2026