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Honors Program

Students who carry a minimum of 12 hours and maintain a grade point average of 3.00 or above during a given semester with no grade below a C (2.00) shall be considered honor students for the semester.

Honors Convocation
To give formal and public recognition for outstanding scholastic achievement, loyalty to university standards, and exemplary citizenship, the university conducts an annual Honors Convocation. To be eligible for participation the student must have a cumulative GPA of not less than 3.50 for a minimum of 24 hours earned at Oakwood College or a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a minimum of 33 hours earned at Oakwood University. All grades must be posted by the end of January.
Graduation With Distinction

Students are graduated with honors under the following conditions:
  • Honorable Mention Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
  • Cum Laude Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50
  • Magna Cum Laude Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75
  • Summa Cum Laude Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.90