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Latin honors at University of Connecticut

University of Connecticut awards Latin honors by class rank rather than a fixed GPA. Latin honors require BOTH a minimum GPA and a class-rank percentile within the student's school/college: cum laude needs 3.0 GPA and the 75th percentile or above; magna needs 3.4 GPA and 85th percentile; summa needs 3.7 GPA and 95th percentile.

A percentile system means the threshold is only known after the class graduates. Published historical cutoffs are the best available guide, but treat them as approximate — grade inflation pushes them up over time, and a strong cohort pushes them up faster.

Standing, honors lists, and retakes

Good academic standing at University of Connecticut requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Falling below it typically triggers academic warning, then probation, with dismissal only after sustained shortfall — the escalation gives time to recover.

University of Connecticut sets Dean's List at 3.00 for the term. Most schools also require a minimum credit load of letter-graded courses, so a light semester or a heavy pass/fail load can disqualify an otherwise-strong GPA.

On repeated courses: Only the most recent grade is used in GPA calculations when a course is repeated; repeating and failing a previously-passed course can mean losing credit for both attempts.

Worth knowing about University of Connecticut

UConn's probation GPA threshold depends on credits earned: a semester GPA below 1.8 triggers probation for students with 23 or fewer credits, but the bar becomes 2.0 (semester or cumulative) once a student reaches 24+ credits. A semester GPA of 2.3+ can also prevent dismissal even if cumulative GPA is under 2.0.

Grading policy compiled from University of Connecticut's registrar and academic catalog. Policies change; the registrar is authoritative. See our methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What GPA do you need for honors at University of Connecticut?▾
There is no fixed number. Latin honors require BOTH a minimum GPA and a class-rank percentile within the student's school/college: cum laude needs 3.0 GPA and the 75th percentile or above; magna needs 3.4 GPA and 85th percentile; summa needs 3.7 GPA and 95th percentile., so the qualifying GPA is determined after grades are final and moves from year to year. Historical cutoffs are the best guide available in advance, but treat them as approximate.
What GPA do you need to stay in good standing at University of Connecticut?▾
A cumulative 2.0. Dropping below it usually starts with a warning rather than immediate probation, and schools generally allow at least one term to recover before more serious consequences apply.
If I retake a course at University of Connecticut, does the old grade still count?▾
Only the most recent grade is used in GPA calculations when a course is repeated; repeating and failing a previously-passed course can mean losing credit for both attempts.
Will this match what my registrar shows?▾
It should track your official GPA for standard coursework at University of Connecticut. Discrepancies usually come from transfer credit, pass/fail courses, or a repeat policy applied to an earlier attempt — all of which the registrar handles and a calculator cannot see.

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