Policy on University Honors

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History

• Policy Number: SP.03.024
• Version: 
• Drafted By:
• Approved By: Richard R. Rush
• Approval Date:4-9-2023
• Effective Date:
• Supersedes: SP.01.41

Purpose

The purpose of the policy revision is to use a cumulative grade point average (GPA) for determination of honors.

Background

The current policy stipulates that only the GPA of courses taken at CSUCI need be used in the determination of honors at graduation.

Policy

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Applicability

The proposed policy revision applies to all undergraduate students.

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To receive honors at graduation at CSU Channel Islands, a student must:

1. Complete a minimum 30 units of courses taken at CSUCI for a letter grade.;
2. Earn a grade point average of 3.50 or above in all work taken at CSUCI.
3. Earn the following cumulative grade point average in all undergraduate courses, including transfer work:

• • • Summa Cum Laude – this honor is awarded to all students who earn a grade point average of 3.90 – 4.0.
    • Magna Cum Laude – this honor is awarded to all students who earn a grade point average of 3.75 – 3.89
    • Cum Laude – this honor is awarded to all students who earn a grade point average of 3.50 – 3.74.

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