Academic Honors

Commencement Honors

Commencement Honors are awarded to graduating seniors who have achieved the following composite average at the time of graduation (see The Hood College Grade Point Average and The Composite Average located under Grades):

Summa Cum Laude: 3.95–4.00
Magna Cum Laude: 3.85–3.94
Cum Laude: 3.70–3.84

Dean’s List

The Dean’s List recognizes degree-seeking students who have completed at least 6 semester hours of Hood work (or who have received permission to study abroad or away for a semester) and achieved a 3.5 or above semester GPA. Students who have outstanding incomplete grades for the semester are not eligible.

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