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Honors at Graduation

Honors are awarded at graduation (A.A./A.S. degree) as follows, based upon GPA in all degree-applicable courses taken at College of San Mateo, Cañada College and Skyline College,
together with GPA of degree-applicable coursework completed at other accredited institutions.
  • 3.30 - 3.49 Cum Laude
  • 3.50 - 3.99 Magna Cum Laude
  • 4.0 Summa Cum Laude
Students are required to submit all official college transcripts to Admissions and Records for GPA calculation and determination of honors at graduation.

In every case, the student’s cumulative GPA in degree-applicable courses taken only at College of San Mateo, Cañada College and Skyline College must equal or exceed the minimum required GPA for the honors category for which the student is being considered.