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Graduation Honors
Academic honors are awarded to certificate, associate, and baccalaureate students whose cumulative grade point average (GPA) warrants the distinction. That honor is announced at Commencement ceremonies, and is noted on the diploma and transcript. Penn College recognizes the following academic honors for graduates:
Bachelor Degree Graduate Honors
- Summa Cum Laude – Gold – 4.0 GPA
- Magna Cum Laude – Silver – 3.75 - 3.99 GPA
- Cum Laude – White – 3.5 - 3.74 GPA
Associate Degree Graduate Honors
- Highest Honors – Gold – 4.0 GPA
- High Honors – Silver – 3.75 - 3.99 GPA
- Honors – White – 3.5 - 3.74 GPA
Certificate Graduate Honors
- Distinction – Blue – 3.5 or above GPA