Undergraduate Student Honors/Honor Cords
What are the requirements to receive honors designations?
For an undergraduate student to graduate with an honor distinction (laude honors), the student must have earned a minimum of 30 semester hours at Illinois State University as well as a current cumulative GPA of 3.65 or higher. To be recognized at Commencement with honors, the student must have 30 semester hours, including earned and in progress, as well as a 3.65 current cumulative GPA. Only ISU course work is included in the calculation of the cumulative GPA.
| Cumulative GPA | Honor Distinction |
|---|---|
| 3.90 - 4.00 | Summa Cum Laude, Gold Cord |
| 3.80 - 3.89 | Magna Cum Laude, Lavender Cord |
| 3.65 - 3.79 | Cum Laude, White Cord |
Where do I get my honor cord?
Eligible students will receive an email from the Office of the University Registrar regarding honor cord pick-up approximately four weeks before the commencement ceremonies. Questions? Contact Graduation@IllinoisState.edu.
Honors cords are also available for undergraduate students in the Honors Program who earn the Honors Program Scholar graduation designation as well as for Presidential Scholars who started in Fall 2019 or earlier. The Honors Program provides these cords.