Latin Honors Policy

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  • Keywords: academic, Latin, honors, students
  • Policy Number: KC-ACA-3121
  • Originally Issued: Prior to 2010
  • Revised: Fall 2012
  • Effective Catalog Cycle: Fall 2012
  • Approved by: Provost
  • Executive Sponsor: Provost
  • Responsible Office: Registration and Records

Policy Statement

Graduation with Latin Honors:

Students are eligible to be awarded their degrees with Latin honors (Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, Cum Laude) as determined by each of the academic units (College/School) using fixed overall GPA requirements. These fixed GPA requirements will be reviewed annually by each academic unit (College/School) and changes in requirements will be submitted in writing to the Registrar by February 1 each year for inclusion in the next academic catalog.

Latin Honors may be published for commencement but will be provisional until the degree is conferred.

The calculation for Latin Honors will be made using the GPA of a minimum of the last 60 hours earned at UMKC, including all credits earned in the semester when the student reaches or exceeds 60 hours.

Because Latin Honors is calculated by GPA and there is only one GPA, there will only be one Latin Honors awarded regardless of the number of degrees the student earns.

Reason for Policy

This policy was developed to support student academic success and to provide consistent, quality delivery of academic programs and services.

Who Should Read this Policy?

All faculty; Academic advisors; All students; Registrar’s office personnel

Instructions, Procedures and Related Information

UMKC Catalog; Information from the Registrar’s Office; Academic Unit Latin Honors standards

Contacts

UMKC Registrar’s Office: Website: http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/default.asp

Physical Location: 115 Administrative Center, 5115 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64110

Mailing Address: 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110‐2499;

Phone: 816‐235‐1125; Fax: 816‐235‐5513; Email: registrar@umkc.edu

Exclusions

None

History & Updates

The original policy for Latin Honors was set by the UMKC Faculty Senate in 2004. This policy was established after reviewing the standards and practices of comparable universities.

http://www.umkc.edu/facultysenate/files/X040203c.pdf http://www.umkc.edu/facultysenate/files/R040203.pdf

Appendices

None

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