How Do I Graduate Magna Cum Laude?  Article Details   • Written
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Site/Blog   Magna cum laude is an academic distinction given to
undergraduates who perform near the top of their class. In order
to graduate with this distinction, a student must check with his
or her particular educational institution upon enrollment to
determine the criteria by which he or she will be evaluated near
the close of the four-year term. The criteria are typically
based on a person's grade point average (GPA), but might involve
extracurricular activities as well.  A rule of thumb for
graduating with cum laude honors is to maintain a GPA of 3.5 or
better. Typically, a 3.5 to 3.74 GPA will earn a cum laude
honor, a 3.75 to 3.99 GPA will earn a magna cum laude honor, and
a 4.0+ GPA will earn a summa cum laude honor. Some schools may
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