Undergraduate Policies

In recognition of undergraduate student achievement, upon degree conferment, the university recognizes the high achievement of student performance by the awarding of Latin Honors. 

This policy updates and unites the two previously separate policies found on the Jefferson East Falls and Center City campuses.

This policy applies to all full-time matriculated undergraduate students at Thomas Jefferson University Center City, East Falls, Abington, Aria and all other locations.

Definitions

• Cum Laude - with praise
• Magna Cum Laude - with great praise
• Summa Cum Laude - with highest praise

Components

• Latin Honors are calculated by the Registrar’s Office upon completion of a student’s final term to degree.  
• Student’s earning Latin Honors receive recognition of distinction on their final university transcript.
• Alignment with “Residency Requirement”- students in a Bachelors Degree program must complete a minimum of 60 credits at Jefferson; students in an Associate Degree program must complete a minimum of 30 credits at Jefferson in order to qualify for Latin Honors.
• Continuing and Professional Studies bachelor’s degree programs: Students entering before 2024 academic year: requires a minimum of 33 credits in residence at the University to qualify for Latin Honors. Students entering Fall 2024 forward: requires a minimum of 30 credits in residence at the University to qualify for Latin Honors.