Honors are based on the cumulative grade point average for performance at the University of Pikeville. To be considered for honors at commencement, a minimum of 60 semester hours for the baccalaureate degree and 30 semester hours for the associate degree must have been completed at the University of Pikeville. Students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are eligible to graduate with honors in the categories listed below. At the time of the commencement ceremony in December or May of each year, honors will be based on coursework completed at the University of Pikeville up through April 1.
Baccalaureate Degrees
Cum Laude
The degree will be awarded cum laude to candidates who have a grade point average of 3.50-3.69.
Magna Cum Laude
The degree will be awarded magna cum laude to candidates who have a grade point average of 3.70-3.84.
Summa Cum Laude
The degree will be awarded summa cum laude to candidates who have a grade point average of 3.85-4.00.
Associate Degrees
Honors
The degree will be awarded with honors to candidates who have a grade point average of 3.50-3.75
High Honors
The degree will be awarded with high honors to candidates who have a grade point average of 3.76-4.00