Academic Distinction for Graduate Students
Every student earning a graduate degree* from the Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas is considered for graduate academic honors. This consideration is based on the grade-point average (GPA) of all courses taken to fulfill the requirements of each graduate degree (earned up until but not including the semester of graduation).
Students earning an academic honor are encouraged to reference the honor on their resume or curriculum vitae as well as on LinkedIn.
Also JSOM honorees are entitled wear the designated regalia cord representing their honor at commencement.
JSOM honor certificates will be digital and sent to your UTD email address from the JSOM Graduate Programs Office. JSOM Honor award will be sent to those who have met the criteria and who have applied for graduation by the Priority Graduation Application deadline as noted on the academic calendar in your final semester.
Designated regalia cords are available for purchase at the UT Dallas
University Bookstore following notification from JSOM Graduate Programs
office. It is the responsibility of the student to purchase the honor cord
and wear it to graduation ceremonies.
Please note: there will be no cord
color change allowed, no exceptions.
| Honor Level | GPA | Cord |
|---|---|---|
| High Distinction | 4.000 – 3.900 | Gold |
| Distinction | 3.899 – 3.800 | Silver |
| Recognition | 3.799 – 3.500 | White |
*Degreed Programs only; Certificate Programs are not eligible for JSOM Graduate Honors
**All GPA’s are verified via degree audit for current academic program that you are graduating.
For questions regarding JSOM Graduate Degree with Academic Honors, please email the JSOM Graduate Programs Office.