Honors

Should I purchase an honor cord?

Summer 2007, Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 B.S. and B.A. degree candidates who are eligible to receive honors at graduation will be presented with a medal of honor from the College of Chemistry prior to the ceremony. Eligibility to receive a medal of honor from the College of Chemistry is based upon the degree candidate's overall GPA as of the beginning of the Spring 2008 semester. We are unable to include the Spring 2008 grades in our calculation because the Spring 2008 grades will not be available to us until after commencement.

GPA requirements

Minimum GPA requirements for honors status for Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 degree candidates in the College of Chemistry are:

Highest Honors	3.904
High Honors	3.786
Honors	3.594

For Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 degree candidates receiving a B.A. in Chemistry (in the College of Letters and Science), minimum GPA requirements are:

Highest Honors	3.923
High Honors	3.806
Honors	3.677

Please note that there are absolutely no exceptions to these minimum requirements. Although you may choose to purchase an honor cord at the Cal Student Store, it will not be necessary to do so. Summer 2008 and Fall 2008 B.S. and B.A. degree candidates are not eligible to receive a medal of honor from the College of Chemistry at the May 2008 commencement ceremony; however, they will be eligible to purchase an honor cord at the Cal Student Store. If you would like to know minimum GPA requirements for honors status for Summer 2007 degree candidates, or if you have other questions regarding honors status or medals, please contact Joey Wong at 642-7919 or joeywong@berkeley.edu.

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