cum laude

"Cum Laude" is a Latin term meaning "with honor." It is an academic distinction given to students who achieve a high level of academic excellence in their studies, typically measured by their grade point average (GPA). Universities and colleges often award this honor to graduates who fall within a specific percentage of their class, indicating that they have performed significantly better than the average. There are usually different levels of honors, such as "Cum Laude," "Magna Cum Laude," and "Summa Cum Laude," each representing progressively higher achievements.