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3335-9-33 Standards for honors at graduation.
(A) Degrees "cum laude," "magna cum laude," and "summa cum laude" may be granted for exceptional achievement in the curriculum of each college or other enrollment unit. The designation "summa cum laude" may be granted only for those students who have achieved at least a 3.90 cumulative point-hour ratio at the time of graduation. The designation "magna cum laude" may be granted only for those students who have achieved at least a 3.70 cumulative point-hour ratio at the time of graduation. The designation "cum laude" may be granted only for those students who have achieved at least a 3.50 cumulative point-hour ratio at the time of graduation.
(B) Eligibility for these honors shall be based on a minimum of ninety credit hours of course enrollment at this university. The marks for all Ohio state coursework considered toward the degree will be included in calculating a student's eligibility for such honors, except that for a student who has completed ninety credit hours subsequent to application of a fresh start, in accordance with rule 3335-8-261 of the Administrative Code, only those marks received for coursework subsequent to fresh start will be considered toward calculating a student's eligibility for such honors.
(C) Standards for graduation "with distinction in [special subject(s)]" and "with honors in [ ]" shall be as adopted by the council on academic affairs.
(D) Beyond these minimal requirements the enrollment units may establish additional stipulations for graduation "cum laude," "magna cum laude," and "summa cum laude." (B/T 3/5/76, B/T 3/6/92, B/T 6/2/2000, B/T 6/4/2004)
