Latin Honors

Latin Honors

Latin honors will be awarded to degree-seeking students who earn at least 45 credits at Southern and attain a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or higher upon program completion. Only grades earned at Southern are included in the cumulative GPA. Latin honors will be confirmed upon program completion and recorded on both the official transcript and diploma as follows:

3.50-3.69 GPA (Cum Laude)
3.70-3.89 GPA (Magna Cum Laude)
3.90-4.00 GPA (Summa Cum Laude)

Senior Honors Convocation

Just prior to the end of the spring semester, eligible students who are likely to graduate with Latin honors are accorded special recognition at the Senior Honors Convocation. Recognition of Latin honors at the Senior Honors Convocation and Undergraduate Commencement events is granted to seniors who have met the eligibility requirements above by April 1, including both earned and in-progress credits. 

Once final grades are reported, if the student's GPA or earned hours then falls below the required recognition level, this will be reflected in official documents produced after convocation or commencement. Likewise, if the student's final GPA or earned credits received after convocation or commencement deems them eligible for Latin honors, or a change in Latin honors, the appropriate recognition will be reflected on their diploma and transcripts.