UST Latin Honors Requirements & Dean's List Guide
The complete guide to graduating with honors, GWA thresholds, and academic rules for University of Santo Tomas students.
Overview
Welcome to our definitive guide for University of Santo Tomas students. Navigating university requirements can be stressful, especially when it comes to graduation honors and GPA targets. This guide is designed to clarify the UST system and help you succeed.
Graduation with Honors
To graduate with honors at UST, you must meet strict cumulative GWA requirements. Currently, the cutoffs are: Summa (1.0-1.2), Magna (1.21-1.45), Cum Laude (1.46-1.75).
Maintaining these grades requires consistent performance across all subjects. Many students find that using a specialized UST GWA Calculator helps them track their standing in real-time, allowing for better study planning.
Calculating Your standing
The mathematical computation of grades at University of Santo Tomas follows specific weighting based on the number of units per subject. To compute your GWA:
- Multiply each grade by its unit count.
- Sum all these weighted values.
- Divide the total by the sum of all academic units.
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Beyond the numerical average, UST students must often maintain a regular load and avoid failing marks (5.0 or 0.0 depending on the scale) in any subject to remain eligible for Latin Honors.
It is always recommended to verify specific residency and load requirements with your college registrar or academic adviser.