Effective 2003 Summer, the system-wide standard grade point average for term honors is below.
Honor Roll
A full-time student who makes a minimum B average (3.0) grade point average is placed on the Honor Roll.
Dean's List
A full-time student who makes a 3.20 minimum grade point average is placed on the Dean's List.
President's List
A full- time student who makes a 3.50 minimum grade point average is placed on the President's List.
Graduation Honors
Effective Summer 2003, the system-wide standard grade point average for each of the honors at graduation shall be as follows:
| Cum Laude | 3.50 - 3.69 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.70 - 3.89 |
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.90 - 4.00 |
The GPA for all of the honor recognitions shall be the true cumulative GPA computed by utilizing all course grades earned. Please note the true cumulative GPA should be used for rankings, transcripts, and other purposes; the adjusted GPA may be used only for graduation purposes.
Students receiving his/her first associate degree may also receive special recognition for outstanding academic performance. The following conditions govern such recognition.
- An average of 3.50 to 3.69 on all hours pursued for "Honors".
- An average of 3.70 or above for "Distinction".
- Student must earn a total of 15 semester hours at Grambling State University.
