Graduation with Distinction

Seniors graduating with distinction must have completed at least 45 credit hours of their coursework at the University of Saint Mary. For Convocation and Commencement activities, the Registrar’s Office calculates cumulative GPA using grades up to the last completed academic term before Commencement. The final distinction earned will be recorded by the Registrar's Office on the official transcript.

Cum laude is awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is between 3.50 and 3.69.

Magna cum laude is awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is between 3.70 and 3.89.

Summa cum laude is awarded to students whose cumulative GPA is 3.90 or higher.