Ithaca College

Graduation Honor Cords for May 2020 Ceremony

The Latin honors listed within the commencement program and honor cord distribution during cap and gown pick up are based on cumulative GPA calculated and IC credits earned as of February 1, 2020.  
This calculation and deadline is for the purposes of the ceremony only and does not affect the final awarded degree or transcript. 
Changes will not be made to ceremony honors status or distribution of honor cords after February 1, 2020.
If you have any questions please contact registrar@ithaca.edu.

Graduation Honors for awarded Degree and Final Transcripts

Seniors whose FINAL cumulative GPA reflects excellent scholarship are awarded their degree with the designation of  cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude. The cumulative GPA ranges for the three honors designations are listed below. A minimum of 60 credits must be earned at Ithaca College to qualify for this recognition.
 

HONOR GPA

SUMMA CUM LAUDE 3.900 AND ABOVE

MAGNA CUM LAUDE 3.700 - 3.899

CUM LAUDE 3.500 - 3.699