Graduation Policies
Graduation Policies Commencement Formal commencement (graduation) ceremonies are conducted once a year in late May or early June. Specific Commencement details are announced each spring. Commencement Honors Commencement Honors are awarded to students who have completed degree or certificate requirements with a cumulative college-Level GPA of 3.30 or higher according to the following scale: 3.30 - 3.69 qualifies a student to graduate cum laude 3.70 - 3.89 qualifies a student to graduate magna cum laude 3.90 - 4.00 qualifies a student to graduate summa cum laude In addition, those graduating with honors are required to have earned at least 50% of their required credits in residence at North Sh