1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Academic Policies
Dean's List
Undergraduate students receive recognition on the Dean's List for each semester (or summer sessions cumulatively) in which
they earn at least a 3.25 quality-point average based on at least twelve
credits of graded (not P/F) coursework.
Provost's Scholar
Sophomores and juniors who have a cumulative quality-point average of 3.50 and above at midyear are named Provost s
Scholars and are recognized at an annual Honors Convocation, usually in
April.
Graduation Honors
Traditional Latin honors are awarded at graduation to bachelor's degree candidates with appropriate academic records.
Calculation is based on all undergraduate credits and quality points earned at IUP. Graduation honors are not granted for
second (subsequent) degrees. The distinctions are:
Cum laude - 3.25 to 3.49 cumulative quality-point average
Magna cum laude - 3.50 to 3.74 cumulative quality-point average
Summa cum laude - 3.75 to 4.00 cumulative quality-point average
Beginning December, 1994, non-Latin honors are awarded to associate degree
candidates. The distinctions are:
With Honor - 3.25 to 3.49 cumulative quality-point average
With High Honor - 3.50 to 3.74 cumulative quality-point average
With Highest Honor - 3.75 to 4.00 cumulative quality-point average
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