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REGULATION TITLE: Academic and Graduation Honors
APPLIES TO: Undergraduate Students
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of the Registrar Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Division of Academic & Student Affairs
APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents
EFFECTIVE DATE:
August 8, 2025
NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028
REGULATION STATEMENT:
Kentucky State University (KSU) encourages high standards of academic excellence and formally acknowledges outstanding student achievement. This regulation outlines the criteria for semester-based honors (Dean's List and Academic Honor Roll) and for honors awarded upon graduation (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian, and Salutatorian).
DEFINITIONS:
Academic Honor Roll
An academic honor awarded to part-time students who achieve a high GPA in a given semester.
Cum Laude
An honor awarded upon graduation signifying "with praise."
Dean's List
An academic honor awarded to full-time students who achieve a high GPA in a given semester.
Graduation Honors
Honors awarded at the time of graduation based on a student's final cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
Magna Cum Laude
An honor awarded upon graduation signifying "with great praise."
Salutatorian
The baccalaureate degree candidate with the second-highest academic standing in the graduating class.
Summa Cum Laude
An honor awarded upon graduation signifying "with highest praise."
Valedictorian
The baccalaureate degree candidate with the highest academic standing in the graduating class.
PROCESS:
Semester Honors
- Dean's List: To be included on the Dean's List for a semester, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Earn 12 or more semester credit hours for which quality points are awarded.
- Achieve a grade point average of 3.2 or better for that semester.
- Academic Honor Roll: To be included on the Academic Honor Roll for a semester, a student must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in 6 to 11 semester credit hours for which quality points are awarded.
- Achieve a grade point average of 3.2 or better for that semester.
Graduation Honors
Graduation honors are awarded to graduating baccalaureate degree students based on their final cumulative GPA as calculated from all coursework attempted at KSU.
- Summa Cum Laude: To graduate Summa Cum Laude, a student must have a final cumulative GPA of 3.80 or higher.
- Magna Cum Laude: To graduate Magna Cum Laude, a student must have a final cumulative GPA of at least 3.60 but less than 3.80.
- Cum Laude: To graduate Cum Laude, a student must have a final cumulative GPA of at least 3.40 but less than 3.60.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Selection
- Selection: The Valedictorian and Salutatorian are the students with the highest and second-highest cumulative GPA, respectively, in the baccalaureate graduating class.
- Tie-Breaker: In the event of a tie for the highest or second-highest cumulative GPA (e.g., multiple students with a 4.0 GPA), the final selection will be based on the following criteria, applied in sequential order until a distinction is made:
- 1st Criterion: The total number of credit hours earned with a grade of “A.”
- 2nd Criterion: The total number of credit hours earned at KSU.
- 3rd Criterion: The total number of leadership positions in extracurricular organizations.
- 4th Criterion: An essay contest decided by a vote by a committee composed of KSU's Deans.
REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:
- Grade System Policy
CONTACTS:
| Subject | Office | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Questions | Office of the Provost | (502) 597-6946 | Michael.Dailey@kysu.edu |
| Regulation Questions | Office of the Registrar | (502) 597-6234 | Yolanda.Benson@kysu.edu |
HISTORY:
| Revision Type | Date of Issuance/Revision | Drafter(s)/Editor(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Issued (New Regulation) | June 2025 | Zach Atwell |