DISTINCTION AND SPECIAL DISTINCTION
The with distinction degree designation is conferred by the student’s degree-recommending college. Each college has established unique requirements for graduation with distinction, special distinction, or outstanding distinction. Distinctions are based primarily on the student’s grade point average. Both the transcript and the diploma carry the designation. Contact your academic advisor for specific requirements.
Those graduating with distinction wear a gold hood with their gown. Academic distinction hoods may be purchased for an additional fee when the gown is purchased at Graduation Gear-up or through the Jostens store located in the Sooner Shop on the Norman campus.
4.0 MEDALLION
Students may graduate with a 4.0 Medallion if they have completed the requirements of their undergraduate degree with:
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4.0 OU and Combined Retention GPA2
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Minimum of 60 hours taken at OU
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No disciplinary Academic Integrity action
2 Combined Retention GPA (includes all courses taken with repeat, reprieve and renewal policies applied-Overall Transcript Total)
Students may wear the medallion during Commencement and Convocation exercises.
In addition, the students' names will be listed in a special section of the May graduation program, and the students will be invited to attend a special 4.0 University medallion presentation.
Students who qualify will be notified by their degree-recommending college. University Events will provide information regarding the presentation. Presentations are held during the fall and spring semesters. If students are unable to attend the presentation, medallions will be mailed to the student.
Latin Honorifics, ?Effective Spring 2024 (Norman Campus-Based Undergraduate Academic Programs):
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cum Laude (3.60 to 3.74)
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Magna cum Laude (3.75 to 3.89)
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Summa cum Laude (3.90 to 4.00)
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Minimum of 60 hours taken at OU
