OCU LAW - Academic Recognition and Grade Policy

Academic Recognition and Grade Policy

As there are employers who are either unfamiliar with Oklahoma City University School of Law and/or its grading system, a letter explaining such is available by clicking on this link.

Graduation With Honors: The faculty awards the Juris Doctor cum laude degree to students graduating in the top 20% of their graduating class, the Juris Doctor magna cum laude degree to students graduating in the top 10% of their graduating class, and Juris Doctor summa cum laude degree to students graduating in the top 5% of their graduating class.

Dean’s List: The Dean’s List for a semester consists of all students ranking in the top twenty-five percent (25%) of their class (or the top 25% of their section, if first-year students) for that semester.

Faculty Honor Roll: The Faculty Honor Roll for a semester consists of all students who complete at least eight hours, achieve an 8.0 grade point average for that semester, and rank in the top ten percent of their class for that semester.

Phi Kappa Phi: Law students of sound character who have completed a minimum of 60 law school credit hours or the equivalent, of which at least 30 credit hours have been earned at Oklahoma City University, and who rank scholastically in the tope 10% of their class, will be invited to join Phi Kappa Phi.