Graduation
Undergraduate Students
For general information regarding graduation requirements, consult the UGA Bulletin. To ensure that undergraduate students have met all their requirements for graduation, they should check with a degree program specialist in the dean’s office of their school or college as well as check their progress via DegreeWorks.
Graduate Students
For general information regarding graduation requirements, consult the Graduate Policies at the Graduate School. To ensure that graduate students have met all the requirements for graduation, they should contact the graduate coordinator’s office in their academic department or email the Graduate School at gradinfo@uga.edu.
Graduation with Honors
The University awards degrees with honors to candidates who meet specified standards of academic excellence. Graduating undergraduate seniors will be recommended for graduation with honors on the basis of their overall grade point average for all college-level work attempted. The overall GPA or all-college average includes all work attempted at the University of Georgia as well as all college-level transfer work attempted prior to or subsequent to matriculation at the University. Respective standards are as follows:
| Honors Designation | Required Overall GPA | Tassel Color |
|---|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.90 - 4.0 | Red, Silver and Black |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.75 - 3.89 | Red and Silver |
| Cum Laude | 3.60 - 3.74 | Red and Black |
Prior to fall semester 2018, Honor designations at the University of Georgia were:
| Honors Designation | Required Overall GPA |
|---|---|
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.90 - 4.0 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.70 - 3.89 |
| Cum Laude | 3.50 - 3.69 |
First Honor Graduates
Each student completing a baccalaureate degree with an overall grade point average of 4.0 will be designated a First Honor Graduate. The overall grade point average or all-college average includes all work attempted at the University of Georgia as well as all college-level transfer work attempted prior to or subsequent to matriculation at the University.
First Honors Graduates wear a fourragère (braided cord) on their left shoulder as part of their graduation academic regalia.