Honors for Graduation

Requirements for graduating with honors

Wondering if you are at the head of the class? Here are the requirements for the various academic distinctions earned by Texas Woman's University graduates.

• Must earn at least 30 hours of coursework at Texas Woman's University prior to applying for graduation.
• Earn a cumulative grade point average upon completion of all degree requirements as follows:
  • 4.0 to 3.9: Summa cum Laude
  • 3.89 to 3.7: Magna cum Laude
  • 3.69 to 3.5: Cum Laude

Honors graduates are eligible to wear a special honors cord and are denoted in the official TWU Commencement Program. Unfortunately, academic distinctions are not awarded at the graduate level.

Please note in order to be eligible for commencement ceremony recognition of these academic honors, the undergraduate student must have completed their last thirty credit hours at Texas Woman’s University.

Texas Woman's University Honors Scholars

Students who complete the requirements of the Honors Scholar Program graduate in a separate category from the other undergraduates at Texas Woman's University.

Graduating as a TWU Honors Scholar is the highest distinction an undergraduate can achieve at the University. This accomplishment is acknowledged at the commencement ceremony with the presentation of a medallion by the Chancellor, the issuance of an honors certificate, and special recognition on the student diploma and transcript.

Becoming a TWU Honors Scholar Program Graduate is an achievement that will last a lifetime.