Department of Atmospheric Sciences | University of Illinois
Atmospheric Sciences | Academics

graduating with distinction

Students majoring in Atmospheric Sciences can earn distinction, high distinction, and highest distinction upon graduation. The requirements for these awards are:

  • For distinction: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.20, and completing three Atmospheric Sciences Elective courses. 
  • For high distinction: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.40, and completing four Atmospheric Sciences Elective courses.
  • For highest distinction: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.60, and completing five Atmospheric Sciences Elective courses.