Graduation Honors
Candidates for graduation from a four-year-degree curriculum will receive honors upon graduation on the following basis:
| Summa Cum Laude |
Minimum Cumulative GPA 3.9 |
| Magna Cum Laude |
Minimum Cumulative GPA 3.75 |
| Cum Laude |
Minimum Cumulative GPA 3.5 |
The cumulative GPA includes all college credits earned prior to graduation, not just college credits earned at Dickinson State University.
The honor standings for commencement purposes are evaluated one semester prior to graduation. Final honors will be evaluated after completion of the degree. These honors will be posted on the student’s transcript. A minimum of 30 hours must be earned at Dickinson State University.