Honors at Commencement

Qualifying professional bachelor’s students (excludes Entry-Level Master’s in Nursing students) may graduate with the following Latin honors: summa cum laude, magna cum laude, or cum laude. The minimum GPA requirements for honors are as follows:

  • 3.90 – summa cum laude
  • 3.80 – magna cum laude
  • 3.70 – cum laude

All grades accepted toward graduation at Azusa Pacific University are included in the calculation of these honors, including those of correspondence and transfer courses. All grades not accepted toward graduation at Azusa Pacific (such as those of remedial courses) are not included in the calculation.