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.
Honor cords are also available for undergraduate students in the Honors Program who earn the Honors Program Scholar designation. The Honors Program provides these cords.