Graduation with Distinction

Graduates with a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or above (on a 4.0 scale) will be recognized as graduating “With Distinction” on their graduate degree diploma and on their transcript. “With Distinction” calculations for inclusion in graduation ceremonies (e.g., to wear honor cords) will be based on grades at the end of the first quad of the final semester before graduation. Final “With Distinction” status will be determined when all course work has been completed and will be recorded on the official transcript.