What will your diploma say?

DEGREE:
For someone who is not graduating with honors the diploma will say:

Bachelor of Arts

-with NO reference to their major. It is the transcript that retains the major information.

Special Degree Designations
Students who graduate with special degree designation such as those listed below are allowed to wear a special satin hood with their cap and gown during the Commencement ceremonies. The special degree designation will appear on a student's transcript and diploma. If a student qualifies for both the Distinction and Honors degree, the Honors degree takes precedence.

• With Distinction - Students who graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences who do not qualify for an Honors degree may be graduated With Distinction if they have completed a minimum of 60 hours in OU residence. They must achieve at least a 3.60 Combined Retention GPA and a 3.60 in all OU course work.
• With Special Distinction - Students who graduate from the College of Arts and Sciences who do not qualify for an Honors degree may be graduated With Special Distinction if they have completed a minimum of 60 hours in OU residence. They must achieve at least a 3.90 Combined Retention GPA and a 3.90 in all OU course work.
• Honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) - Please see the Honors College for information on how to graduate with these designations.