Korea University Academic Information

Academic Regulations Article

Regulations Concerned

Korea University Constitution Article 56 (Honors), Academic Regulations Article 79 (Graduation Honors)

Minimum Eligibility

Students without having received a grade of F and exhibiting both exemplary behavior and excellent academic performance shall be selected for graduation honors.

Types and Grade Standards for Graduation Honors(Effective for graduates from February 2025)

• Honors
  • Student with an overall GPA of at least 3.75
• Great Honors
  • Student with an overall GPA of at least 4.00
• Highest Honors
  • Student with an excellent overall GPA and recommended by his or her college/division/school

Recognition

• Graduation honors are transcribed on the student’s academic record, Certificate of Commendation Award and Diploma.
• Graduation highest honors are awarded.

Important Notes

Graduation honors are determined based on the grades from all courses the student has completed.