What is Cum Laude?
Cum laude is an Latin term used to indicate a high level of academic distinction at the time of graduation. Along with other academic honors, it is used all over the world and no standard system governs how it is used; schools decide how to award honors on an individual basis. Typically, to graduate cum laude, a student must maintain excellent grades, complete a supplemental honors thesis, and participate in honors courses. In some nations, students who wish to achieve a cum laude designation on their diplomas must also complete a series of special exams. When a student graduates cum laude, this is written on his or her diploma. Generally, students also indicate their cum laude status in applications to other schools and on an employment resume, since it suggests a high level of achievement. In the United States, undergraduates and graduate students are eligible to graduate with this honor, while in other nations, undergraduates are not awarded this type of honor, or a different naming
