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Cum laude

Latin honours awarded on graduation for high academic achievement: cum laude, magna cum laude and summa cum laude, in rising order.

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United States
Topic
Grading

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Degree classification All four UK nations (details may differ)
The grading of UK honours degrees: first class (1st), upper second (2:1), lower second (2:2) and third (3rd), with an ordinary or pass degree below.

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