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WIU Graduation Summer 2026

A total of 159 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Summer 2026 semester at Western Illinois University.

Bachelor's degrees were awarded to 102 graduates and master's degrees were earned by 57 graduates.

Academic distinction was awarded to baccalaureate graduates who achieved high grade point averages. This includes: Summa Cum Laude, 3.90 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale; Magna Cum Laude, 3.75-3.89 GPA; and Cum Laude, 3.6-3.74 GPA.

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