Does Summa Cume Laude Appear on Diploma?

Latin honors like summa cum laude appear on a student's official transcript and diploma.

When you graduate with honors is it on your diploma?

Honors are reflected on official transcripts and diplomas. Eligible students must have completed at least 90 (98 for the School of Nursing) University of California units for a letter grade. The levels of honors are summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude.

Does graduating college with honors make a difference?

Graduating with magna cum laude honors can help a student get a job in certain fields or gain admission to a top graduate school. ... Magna cum laude and similar honors are most helpful in landing a first or second job. After that, work experience tends to count for more.