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
August 8, 2025
NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028
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).
An academic honor awarded to part-time students who achieve a high GPA in a given semester.
An honor awarded upon graduation signifying "with praise."