Honor Graduates
Students in the graduating class representing the highest grade-point averages are recognized as honor graduates at the commencement exercises. Honor graduates are recognized in three groups:
| Designation | GPA Range |
|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.90–4.00 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.80–3.89 |
| Cum Laude | 3.70–3.79 |
For consideration as an honor graduate, a student must fulfill all of the following requirements:
- Must be completing the requirements for their first bachelor’s degree.
- Must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence at Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
- Must complete all courses required for the degree.
In determining honor standing, the cumulative grade-point average is used, which includes all courses attempted — including those from other institutions attended and those forgiven by repeating, academic reprieve, or academic renewal. All honor designations for the commencement ceremonies are tentative until the review of the student’s final grades and the conferral of the degree.