Latin honors accompanying the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science are awarded in three grades according to the cumulative average. Summa cum laude, with Highest Honors, is awarded to the top 4.5 percent of the graduating class; magna cum laude, with High Honors, is awarded to the next 9.5 percent; and cum laude to the next 15 percent. These percentages are based on the student's overall cumulative average.