Honors Definition - Beginning Winter quarter 2027

Quarterly Academic Honors

Each quarter, Rasmussen University part of American Public University System ("Rasmussen") recognizes outstanding academic achievement by awarding certificates of achievement. Enrolled, degree-seeking students who earn a quarterly cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher will receive the following Honor Roll certificates:

• 3.25 - 3.499 GPA: Merit List
• 3.50 - 3.749 GPA: Honors List
• 3.75 - 4.00 GPA: Dean's List

Graduation Honors

Rasmussen University recognizes outstanding academic achievement by awarding honors to graduates who meet minimum grade point average qualifications. Graduation honors will be noted on the student's diploma and transcript, and they will receive gold cords for the graduation ceremony as a symbol of this achievement.

Certificate and Diploma Honors

Students who complete all graduation requirements and earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher will graduate with Honors.

Associate's Degree Honors

Students who complete all graduation requirements and earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher will graduate with one of the following honors:

• Honors: Cumulative grade point average of 3.50 - 3.749
• High Honors: Cumulative grade point average of 3.75 - 4.00

Bachelor's Degree Honors

Students who complete all graduation requirements and earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher will graduate with one of the following honors:

• Cum Laude: Cumulative grade point average of 3.50 - 3.69
• Magna Cum Laude: Cumulative grade point average of 3.70 - 3.89
• Summa Cum Laude: Cumulative grade point average of 3.90 - 4.00

Master's and Doctoral Degree Honors

Students who complete all graduation requirements and earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.85 or higher will graduate "with Distinction".