The Board is made up of the Dean of Students, the Class Deans and the Dean of Continuing Education, six faculty members and four students. Her dean presents the petition for her. For the Class of 2001 and later classes, cum laude requires at least 3.60, magna cum laude 3.75, and summa cum laude 3.9. There is also a limit to how many incompletes you may have on your record and still qualify for Latin honors. Finally, you may not have any F's in your final semester.
Some departments also offer the option of a comprehensive exam.
See your major's Directions for Election in the College Bulletin. If you transferred to Wellesley as a sophomore or junior, all of your Wellesley grades will be considered. First, you must ask your professor for an incomplete and consult with your dean for information about the petitioning process. Register first with the Center for Work and Service, indicating the law schools to which you are applying. Then make an appointment with your dean to go over your law school plans, your record and qualifications, and the information to be included in the dean's letter.