Graduating Honors
Students of high scholastic standing will graduate with honors according to the following criteria for each honor rank:
| WITH DISTINCTION |
representing a cumulative standing of at least 3.5 for AA or AS degree candidates only |
| CUM LAUDE |
representing a cumulative standing of at least 3.5 |
| MAGNA CUM LAUDE |
representing a cumulative standing of at least 3.7 |
| SUMMA CUM LAUDE |
representing a cumulative standing of 3.9 or above |
Phi Delta Lambda is the national honor society of the colleges of the Church of the Nazarene. Each college maintains a chapter; the one at Trevecca Nazarene University is the Zeta Chapter. Honors graduates are eligible for election to membership in this chapter. Elections are held each year by the faculty during the commencement season. Membership each year may not exceed 15 percent of the total undergraduate enrollment.
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges recognizes students who are selected by classmates and faculty for their scholastic, leadership, and community service achievements.