Honors
All students are eligible for academic achievement recognition at Commencement Ceremonies. Grade point averages are based on all credits attempted at Pensacola State College combined with transfer credits from other institutions attended including courses not used for the degree awarded. Baccalaureate and associate degree students, and vocational certificate and Collegiate High School students will graduate with honors according to three honors categories:
- Cum Laude: An honor awarded to students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.74;
- Magna Cum Laude: An honor awarded to students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.75 to 3.99; and
- Summa Cum Laude: An honor awarded to students who achieve a cumulative GPA of 4.00.
The commencement program is printed prior to the recording of final grades. For this reason, the commencement program as well as eligibility to obtain honors cords will be based on the cumulative grade point average achieved at the end of the term prior to the ceremony. The official Pensacola State College transcript and diploma will be based on the cumulative grade point average of the student at the time of official graduation. An appropriate notation will be placed on the student’s transcript and the diploma will be marked accordingly. All courses attempted, including transfer courses, will be calculated in determining the cumulative grade point average for all purposes including the honors designation.