What requirements must I fulfill in order to receive Latin Honors or wear the Honor Cord in the May Commencement Ceremony?
• See the Academic Policies section of the University Catalog for detailed information about earning Latin Honors. The level of honors you receive will be printed on your final official transcript as well as your diploma. Receiving an Honor Cord for the Commencement Ceremony is determined differently. You will wear the cord for the Honors Level based on your cumulative GPA after your final grades are posted from the previous Fall semester. It is possible that the Honor cord you wear during Commencement will differ from the final Honors Level you are awarded on your transcript and diploma. Honor Level GPA Range Required Credit Hours cum laude 3.50-3.69 60+ at Mason magna cum laude 3.70-3.89 60+ at Mason summa cum laude 3.90-4.00 60+ at Mason With Recognition 3.80-4.00 45+ at Mason • What is the difference between Graduation Pending and Degree Conferral? • Graduation Pending simply refers to the decision made collectively by your academic department and the Graduation department that you
