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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Application for Degree
- A candidate for a degree must apply for the degree by filing an “Application for Graduation” with the Registrar (undergraduate students) or the Graduate Office (graduate students) no later than specified in the University Calendar.
- To be considered for degree conferral, a candidate must be in good standing with the University. All contractual and financial obligations to the University must be satisfied.
Eligibility for Honors Graduation
To be eligible for honors graduation, a student must complete no fewer than 60 hours at Tarleton. The GPA is calculated on the last registered 60 hours. Honors graduates will be recognized as follows:
3.90-4.00 GPA – Summa Cum Laude (Approximately 5%)
3.70-3.89 GPA – Magna Cum Laude (Approximately 10%)
3.60-3.69 GPA – Cum Laude (Approximately 10%)
Students who are members in good standing of national honor societies that are recognized by Tarleton State University and that require a 3.2 cumulative GPA or higher for membership may have that membership identified on their transcripts.