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Academic Distinction and Honors

Academic Distinction

Academic Distinction is only given to undergraduates and is determined using the Institutional GPA (GPA of courses taken at East Texas A&M University) from the prior semester as final grades will not have officially been posted at the time of the ceremony. Students who achieve academic distinction will be provided a medallion (at no cost) on the day of the commencement ceremony. Stoles and cords are not provided for academic distinction.

Summa Cum Laude   3.90-4.00

Magna Cum Laude     3.70-3.89

Cum Laude              3.50-3.69

Honors

Honors, High Honors, and Highest Honors are awarded, as determined by the Hearing Committee, to students in the Honors College based on defense of their thesis. The Honors College provides pins and fourrageres as well as stoles for Regents Scholars.

Distinction and honors will be listed in the program and will be announced with the student's name as they cross the stage.

Due to the inherent nature of the higher required GPA for Masters and Doctoral candidates, academic distinction and honors are not recognized at these levels.