New Jersey City University Faculty Handbook
ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Students with a semester average of 3.50 or better (minimum of 12 credits of computable grades) will be placed on the Dean's List. Students who have a cumulative average of 3.65 or better as they begin the spring semester of their final year at the University will be officially identified for honors in the Commencement program and designated as follows:
3.65-3.79 cum laude
3.80-3.89 magna cum laude
3.90-4.00 summa cum laude
based on a minimum of 32 credit hours in residence at New Jersey City University. Only graduates who achieve a cumulative average of 3.65 or better at completion of their final semester will have an honors notation made on their permanent records.