Honors are based upon your GPA at the end of the fall semester and the number of semester hours enrolled in through the spring semester since final grades aren’t available until after commencement.
- Summa Cum Laude: 60 hours of graded work at Black Hawk College with a cumulative 3.95 grade point average.
- Magna Cum Laude: 45 hours of graded work at Black Hawk College with a cumulative 3.85 grade point average.
- Cum Laude: 30 hours of graded work at Black Hawk College with a cumulative 3.75 grade point average.
- Official graduation honors noted on the diploma and academic record will be determined when the degree requirements are completed.
- Only associate degree candidates qualify for graduation honors.
Honor societies
You will receive more information through your chapters.
- Phi Theta Kappa: If you are a member of Phi Theta Kappa, you will be eligible to wear a Phi Theta Kappa stole and/or tassel.
- Psi Beta: If you are a member of Psi Beta, you will be eligible to wear a Psi Beta cord.
- Alpha Beta Gamma: If you are a member of Alpha Beta Gamma, you will be eligible to wear an Alpha Beta Gamma stole.
