Honors Cords
Students will be recognized at the Commencement ceremony with honors cords provided these two requirements are met:
- The student's cumulative grade point average meets the minimum requirements at the end of the semester preceding their final term, and
- Graded credits in residence, including credits in progress during her/his final term at UW-Green Bay, total a minimum of 60. Honors designations on transcripts will be based upon the student's complete academic record.
Honors requirements for students who earn baccalaureate degrees are:
- Cum Laude designation requires a cumulative grade point average from 3.5 to 3.749;
- Magna Cum Laude designation requires a cumulative grade point average from 3.75 to 3.849;
- Summa Cum Laude designation requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.85 or higher; or a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 to 3.849 and eligibility for and successful completion of an honors in the major project.
The honors cords will be available at no charge from the Provost Office beginning November 1 for Fall Commencement and April 1 for Spring Commencement. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to wear honor cords, contact Katrina Hrivnak, Assistant Registrar, 465-2616. For information about other honor’s programs, go to the Registrar’s graduation site.
Master’s and Associate’s degree candidates do not wear cords.