Honor Stoles and Honor Cords

Honors cords (Associates) and stoles (Bachelors) are provided to deserving students free of charge and will be mailed BY THE GRADUATION OFFICE to students in April 2010 after honors determinations are complete.

How do I graduate with honors?
Bachelor's and Associate degree candidates who have achieved special distinction in academic work are eligible for graduation with honors, as described below. Students eligible to be recognized as honor graduates during the May Commencement ceremony will be determined on April 1. All courses completed through the Fall 2009 semester for which grades have been submitted will be included in this calculation. Final honors designation will be determined based on all MSU coursework completed at the time the degree is conferred and will be recognized on the diploma. To qualify for an honors designation, students must also complete at least 32 hours of coursework at Mountain State University.

Bachelor's Degree Honors Distinctions
Three Latin honors distinctions are recognized at the bachelor's degree level: summa cum laude, or highest honors, for those with a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0; magna cum laude, or high honors, for those with a GPA of 3.7 to 3.84, and cum laude, or honors, for those with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.69.

Associate Degree Honors Distinctions
Associate degree honors distinctions are highest honors, for those with a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0; high honors, for those with a GPA of 3.7 to 3.84; and honors, for those with a GPA of 3.5 to 3.69.