KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
Policies and Regulations
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."