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Honors

Honors are accorded at the time of graduation for recipients of baccalaureate degrees.

University-wide academic honors (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude) are awarded to students who have achieved a high grade point average across the curriculum.

All students whose transcripts include the following will be awarded honors:

(Note: Cumulative grade point average includes all Washington Technology University courses)

  1. A minimum of 75 graded credit hours at Washington Technology University
  2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50

The type of honor awarded will be determined on the basis of the following GPAs:

  • Those with a cumulative GPA between 3.50-3.69 will be awarded their bachelor's degrees with the distinction of cum laude.
  • Those with a cumulative GPA between 3.70-3.89 will be awarded their bachelor's degrees with the distinction of magna cum laude.
  • Those with a GPA between 3.90 and higher will be awarded their bachelor's degrees with the distinction of summa cum laude.