HONORS

Academic honors are designated only for undergraduate students completing their baccalaureate degrees.

To qualify to graduate with the recognition of Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude as an undergraduate student the following criteria must be met:

• Achieve a minimum Sam Houston State University grade point average of 3.50 computed on all resident classroom instruction.
• Achieve not less than a 3.50 cumulative grade point average computed on all accepted transfer resident classroom instruction and Sam Houston State University resident classroom instruction.
• Completed not fewer than thirty term credit hours in residence at Sam Houston State University; not fewer than twenty-four of hours must be advanced.

Completed all other requirements for graduation at Sam Houston State University.

UNDERGRADUATE LATIN HONORS
Cum Laude	Magna Cum Laude	Summa Cum Laude
-SHSU grade point average must be in the 3.50 - 3.66 range.	-SHSU grade point average must be in the 3.67 - 3.85 range.	-SHSU grade point average must be in the 3.86 - 4.00 range.
-Cumulative grade point average must be in the 3.50 - 3.66 range.	-Cumulative grade point average must be in the 3.67 - 3.85 range.	-Cumulative grade point average must be in the 3.86 - 4.00 range.

The cumulative grade point average is an average of all transfer course work and the Sam Houston State University course work.

Both the cumulative grade point average and the Sam Houston grade point average must fall within the parameters above for the designation of Latin Honors.

A Latin Honor is awarded only to students receiving baccalaureate degrees at the undergraduate level who meet the grade point average as prescribed in our Academic Policy.  (see policy:  http://www.shsu.edu/dept/academic-affairs/documents/aps/students/030325.doc)

See link below for Undergraduate Degree Candidates Graduating with Latin Honor Distinctions for the current term:

* The Fall 2013 Honors Candidates list can be found here

Please note that the honor recognized at commencement is based on the grade point average as of the 12th class day of the current term (4th class day of the summer term for summer graduates). Due to the fact that the term is not completed until a day prior to commencement, the current term grades are not taken into consideration when recognizing Latin Honors at commencement. However, the current term grades are used in determining the Latin Honor posted to the transcript record and the diploma.

Cords for Honors: Those students recognized with Latin Honors (Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude), Honors/Honors College, or Academic Distinction in a specific discipline will be corded on stage at commencement. The Registrar's Office will provide a listing of those available to be recognized with these honors to the platform party at commencement. The students receiving these specific honors will be corded on stage after their name has been called. The cords are provided by the university.