Academic Honors

UNH academic honors at graduation acknowledge student excellence through high GPAs and graduation distinctions.

 

Honors at Graduation

Associate Degrees

Students who earn associate degrees must have completed a minimum of 32 graded UNH credits (not including CR or P grades) for honors designations. 

AA/AS/AAS and GPA required: Fall 2015 and after: 
Highest Honors3.85 - 4.00
High Honors3.65 - 3.84
Honors3.50 - 3.64

Bachelor's Degrees

Students who earn a bachelor's degree must have completed a minimum of 64 graded UNH credits (not including CR or P grades) for honors designations including University Honors, Honors in Major, and/or Latin Honors. 

BA/BS and GPA required for:Fall 2015 and after:
Summa Cum Laude3.84 - 4.00
Magna Cum Laude3.65 - 3.84
Cum Laude3.50 - 3.64

Graduate Degrees  

Graduate degrees do not include honors designations on diplomas.