Mathematics majors who have strong academic records are eligible for graduation with distinction in mathematics. The requirements are:

1. An overall GPA of at least 3.5 and a mathematics GPA of at least 3.7;
2. The completion of one or more courses in mathematics numbered 200 or above; and
3. A paper demonstrating significant independent work in mathematics, normally written under the supervision of a tenured or tenure-track faculty member of the Department of Mathematics. Usually the paper will be written as part of an independent study taken in the senior year (Mathematics 193, 194).

    In the spring of the senior year, the Director of Undergraduate Studies will name a committee to evaluate the paper. The faculty will be given the opportunity to read the paper and make comments to the committee, and the candidate for distinction will present his or her work in a seminar intended for both faculty and students. The evaluation committee will determine whether distinction will be awarded, and if so, the level of distinction: Graduation with Distinction in Mathematics, Graduation with High Distinction in Mathematics, or Graduation with Highest Distinction in Mathematics. (Approved 12/16/1996.)

Latin Honors by Honors Project. Mathematics majors who matriculated at Duke before fall 1997 and who have strong academic records are eligible for graduation with Latin honors by honors project. The requirements and procedures are similar to those for graduation with distinction, except that a candidate must have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 and a mathematics GPA of at least 3.5. A 200-level course in mathematics, though recommended, is not required.