Graduation with Honors Standards

(for students admitted Honors in CLA prior to fall 2008)

Eligibility is based on the GPA in the student's final 60 graded credits (the full semester in which the 60th credit is received will be included) at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus (transfer credits are not included). The GPA in these 60 credits qualify the student for the following Honors Graduation Levels:

• cum laude 3.5 GPA or higher

• magna cum laude 3.66 GPA or higher

• summa cum laude 3.75 GPA or higher

In addition, satisfactory completion of at least four upper division honors opportunities after completion of the 60th semester credit is required. One of the four honors opportunities must be outside the major field, a second is achieved through the honors thesis or project, and at least two of the four must be honors classroom experiences. In addition, most major departments in CLA have specific departmental requirements that students must satisfy in order to graduate with honors. Students should refer to the departmental descriptions of the honors programs in their majors.

Students must complete the honors requirements for their degree within two years of the term in which the apply for graduation. Completion of at least 60 graded credits at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus is also required. All Honors coures must be graded A-F.

Departmental Honors Requirements

Please see your Honors advisor about the process and paperwork necessary to complete your degree with Honors. All students are expected to see their advisor early in the junior and senior year.

Honors Medallion

All students who complete their degree with Latin honors receive a medallion to wear at commencement. Eligible students will be notified when medallions are available to be picked up in the Honors office.