Graduation & Honors
Graduating students are encouraged to participate in commencement exercises. Your family and friends are welcome to join us in celebrating your accomplishments. Commencement exercises are free and open to the public; tickets or reservations are not required.
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Commencement Information
Find out more about the ceremony schedule, instructions and guest information.
NOTE: To receive a diploma and participate in commencement, you must complete the UF Graduation Checklist, which includes the submission of an online degree application by the established deadline.
Graduate with Honors
To graduate with honors, you must earn a specified GPA in ALL THREE of the following areas: 1) overall UF GPA, 2) business core GPA, and 3) major or area of specialization GPA (see table). In addition, students who wish to graduate magna and summa cum laude must write an honors thesis (see below for thesis guidelines). Tip: Your honors thesis can also serve as a University Scholars Program research project! Learn more about Honors Requirements and the University Scholars Program.
Business Majors with 2003 or Later Catalog Year
| Honors Designation | GPA Requirements |
|---|---|
| Cum Laude (Honors) | 3.5 UF, Core, and Major GPAs |
| Magna Cum Laude (High Honors) | 3.7 UF, Core, Major GPAs + thesis |
| Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors) | 3.9 UF, Core, Major GPAs + thesis |
Business Majors with 2002 or Earlier Catalog Year
| Honors Designation | GPA Requirements |
|---|---|
| Cum Laude (Honors) | 3.2 UF, Core, and Major GPAs |
| Magna Cum Laude (High Honors) | 3.6 UF, Core, Major GPAs + thesis |
| Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors) | 3.8 UF, Core, Major GPAs + thesis |
Magna and Summa Cum Laude Honors Thesis Guidelines
General expectations for the honors thesis, and information on how to choose a topic and find a faculty advisor, can be found on the following links:
