Beginning in the fall 2024 semester, the criteria for undergraduate students to graduate with distinction will be consistent across undergraduate colleges. The criteria will be based on GPA only, not percentile. This change will create more transparency and consistency for students.

The three levels of distinction beginning in fall 2024 are as follows:

• With highest distinction: 3.95 GPA or above
• With high distinction: 3.85–3.94 GPA
• With distinction: 3.75–3.84 GPA

The previous distinction criteria were still in effect for students who graduated in Summer 2024 and earlier.

For more information, please see the Other Academic Recognitions page on the Commencement website.