Degrees Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude are conferred upon students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.4, 3.7, or 3.9, respectively, for all courses taken at Roanoke.The student must have completed a minimum of 17 units (excluding physical education and co-curricular activities) at Roanoke College to receive a degree with distinction.