Commencement Honors
CSI also recognizes academic distinction at graduation based on graduates’ cumulative GPA at CSI:
Summa Cum Laude – with highest praise; students who graduate with a 3.9-4.0 GPA
Magna Cum Laude – with great praise; students who graduate with 3.7-3.89 GPA
Cum Laude – with praise; students who graduate with 3.5-3.69 GPA
These distinctions are recognized on the transcript and diploma. Graduates may wear gold cords during the commencement ceremony.
Grades of “I” or missing grades will prevent a student from receiving these honors and only CSI cumulative GPA will be considered (excluding transfer credits). These graduation honors apply only to associate degrees (AA, AS, AE, AAS). Academic Certificates (AC), Basic Technical Certificates (BTC), and Intermediate Technical Certificates (ITC) are not eligible.