#  Will my honors recommendation from Social Studies be accepted by Harvard College? 

 



The Faculty of Harvard College cannot raise a student’s recommendation above that which is determined by the Committee on Degrees in Social Studies, but it can lower the recommendation when the student fails to meet college-wide cut-offs set by the Faculty. Harvard College limits the number of students graduating *summa cum laude* to 5% of the class, *magna cum laude* to 15% of the class, and *cum laude* to 30% of the class.



 

 

 



 

 See also:- [ Honors Determination ](/faq-types/honors-determination)