Earning Honors
Dean's List
The College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List is a semester-by-semester acknowledgement of full-time students (taking 12 credit hours or more) who obtain at minimum a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) in any given academic semester. Students on the Dean's List receive a personal acknowledgement from the Dean.
Departmental and Program Honors
Departmental and program honors will be conferred on those students who meet the specific requirements at graduation. These honors vary by department and program. Students should consult their department or program website as well as their faculty major or minor advisor. If you are unsure who your major advisor is, contact the department or program.
University Honors Program
Since 1936, the University Honors Program has provided an educational environment that inspires the highest level of performance and creates special educational experiences tailored for the college's most talented students. Students in all undergraduate colleges may be admitted to the program. Honors requirements are adjusted to fit the requirements of each college.
Application to the Honors Program is part of the admission process to Loyola University Chicago. For further details, visit the University Honors Program site.
Laudatory Honors at Graduation
Students earning 60 or more graded Loyola credits are eligible to graduate with laudatory standing according to the criteria below. This outstanding accomplishment will be noted on the student's diploma, transcript, and at commencement.
|
Cumulative Loyola GPA |
Laudatory Honor |
|
3.500 - 3.699 |
Cum laude (with praise) |
|
3.700 - 3.899 |
Magna cum laude (with high praise) |
|
3.900 or higher |
Summa cum laude (with highest praise) |
Note: GPA is not rounded for laudatory honors.
Honor Societies
Phi Beta Kappa, one of the most prestigious national honor societies, recognizes academic achievement and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences. Faculty members of Phi Beta Kappa identify candidates who are then invited to become members on the basis of GPA and other requirements. For more information, visit the Kappa of Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Alpha Sigma Nu is the National Honor Society of Jesuit colleges and universities throughout the world. Its purpose is to acknowledge the Jesuit ideals of intellectual excellence, community service and integrity. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are in the top 15% of their class and have a demonstrated record of service and loyalty to the Jesuit ideals of education are eligible to apply. For more information, visit Loyola's chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu.
Dean's List
The College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List is a semester-by-semester acknowledgement of full-time students (taking 12 credit hours or more) who obtain at minimum a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) in any given academic semester. Students on the Dean's List receive a personal acknowledgement from the Dean.
Departmental and Program Honors
Departmental and program honors will be conferred on those students who meet the specific requirements at graduation. These honors vary by department and program. Students should consult their department or program website as well as their faculty major or minor advisor. If you are unsure who your major advisor is, contact the department or program.
University Honors Program
Since 1936, the University Honors Program has provided an educational environment that inspires the highest level of performance and creates special educational experiences tailored for the college's most talented students. Students in all undergraduate colleges may be admitted to the program. Honors requirements are adjusted to fit the requirements of each college.
Application to the Honors Program is part of the admission process to Loyola University Chicago. For further details, visit the University Honors Program site.
Laudatory Honors at Graduation
Students earning 60 or more graded Loyola credits are eligible to graduate with laudatory standing according to the criteria below. This outstanding accomplishment will be noted on the student's diploma, transcript, and at commencement.
|
Cumulative Loyola GPA |
Laudatory Honor |
|
3.500 - 3.699 |
Cum laude (with praise) |
|
3.700 - 3.899 |
Magna cum laude (with high praise) |
|
3.900 or higher |
Summa cum laude (with highest praise) |
Note: GPA is not rounded for laudatory honors.
Honor Societies
Phi Beta Kappa, one of the most prestigious national honor societies, recognizes academic achievement and commitment to the liberal arts and sciences. Faculty members of Phi Beta Kappa identify candidates who are then invited to become members on the basis of GPA and other requirements. For more information, visit the Kappa of Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Alpha Sigma Nu is the National Honor Society of Jesuit colleges and universities throughout the world. Its purpose is to acknowledge the Jesuit ideals of intellectual excellence, community service and integrity. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are in the top 15% of their class and have a demonstrated record of service and loyalty to the Jesuit ideals of education are eligible to apply. For more information, visit Loyola's chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu.