DIFFERENT TYPES OF HONORS
You may graduate with three kinds of “honors” notations, all of which will be noted on your official transcript and diploma, College Honors, Latin Honors and Departmental Honors.
COLLEGE HONORS
Completing the College Honors Program or the College Scholars Program will earn you the College Honors designation. The “College Honors” designation on your diploma and transcript will be synonymous with having successfully completed a rigorous academic and co-curricular program that has challenged you to think and act creatively, appreciate the value of diverse perspectives, wrestle with creating innovative solutions to real-world problems, engage in an evolving process of self-discovery, collaborate and communicate effectively, and contribute actively to community wellbeing.
LATIN HONORS
Awarding of Latin Honors with the Bachelor’s degree is determined based on a specified level of grade-point average (GPA) and number of units completed at the time of graduation. Eligibility requirements for earning summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude level designations during a given academic year are posted via the Registrar’s Office.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
Additionally, through departments and programs in the College of Letters and Science, you may earn Departmental Honors. Admission and curricular requirements vary according to department or program, usually encompassing a designated GPA level along with completion of selected course requirements and senior thesis or other creative project. For specific details regarding departmental honors requirements, please contact the academic department or program of interest to you.