Commencement Ceremony Fall 2009
Graduating with Honors
Honors are awarded according to the overall GPA at graduation. All
requirements must be met for graduation in order to be eligible. Honors
designations and GPA requirements are listed below:
- Cum Laude - Students graduating with a grade point average of 3.2 - 3.4
- Magna Cum Laude - Students graduating with a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.7.
- Summa Cum Laude - Students graduating with a grade point average of 3.8 - 4.0
Students who are pursuing a second baccalaureate degree at AASU or who have
been granted academic renewal must request an "honors evaluation" to be
considered.
A student graduating in one of the honors categories will be recongnized by their Dean as they
process across stage. No honors cords are gived by the University.
Some organizations such as honor societies, greek-letter organizations and the Honors program
MAY present Recognition Cords or Stoles to wear at the ceremony. Students must be a member of
these organizations in order to receive cords or stoles.
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