Graduation Honors

Students fulfilling requirements for a bachelor’s degree will be graduated with honors if they have completed a minimum of 60 credits at Marymount University and their cumulative grade point average meets or exceeds the following:

• 3.8 summa cum laude (with highest honors)
• 3.6 magna cum laude (with high honors)
• 3.4 cum laude (with honors)

The grade point average is not rounded when calculating honors. Study abroad credits (with the exception of credits earned through Marymount-sponsored programs) are not counted towards the 60 credit requirement for eligibility for graduation honors.

Graduation Awards

The Mother Butler Gold Medal, awarded by the faculty to the graduating student who has shown the greatest devotion to the ideals of Marymount.

The Bishop Ireton Gold Medal, presented to the graduating student who has had the greatest influence of good on his or her companions. The recipient is selected by the graduating baccalaureate class.

The Mother Gerard Phelan Gold Medal, traditionally presented at Commencement to a woman noted for achievement of an exemplary nature.

The Sister Majella Berg Service Award, presented to the graduating student who has made the most significant contribution in the area of community service in the Greater Washington metropolitan region.