Based on Article 24, Section 20 of the 2017 Revised Student’s Handbook of Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), here are the guidelines for the conferment of Latin Honors:
Application Requirements
If you wish to apply for Latin Honors, you must submit the following:
- Letter of Intent (LOI)
- Certified copy of your Transcript of Records (TOR) or Certificate of Grades from the University Registrar
- Updated Personal Data Sheet or Resume
- Four (4) copies each of 1x1 and 2x2 ID pictures (taken within 15 days before submission)
- Drug Test result (must be negative and taken within 15 days before application submission)
Important:
- A student who tests positive in the drug test will automatically be disqualified.
- Honors may also be revoked if a graduate is later found guilty of serious violations involving illegal drugs, subject to University and government policies.
Grade Requirements
To qualify for Latin Honors, your General Weighted Average (GWA) must fall within the following ranges (computed up to two decimal places):
• Summa Cum Laude – 1.00 to 1.20
• Magna Cum Laude – 1.21 to 1.50
• Cum Laude – 1.51 to 1.75
You must also:
- Have passing grades in all academic subjects from first year to graduation
- Complete all INC (Incomplete) or conditional grades
- Finish your program within the allowed residency period
- Not be a shiftee from another course
Note: Grades in Physical Education (PE) and NSTP are excluded from the GWA computation.
Validation Process
Students who pre-qualify must undergo a validation process conducted by the Committee on Conferment with Honors (CCH).
The evaluation consists of:
- Interview – 10%
- Written Examination – 10%
- Academic Grades (GWA) – 80%
Total: 100%
To officially receive Latin Honors, a student must obtain at least 85% average performance during the validation process.