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Graduate Diploma of Bachelor's Degree, Cum Laude (1966)

Congregation 1966

The first Bachelor's Degrees of the Chinese University were conferred in 1964. Beginning with the academic year 1965–66, first degree candidates of sufficient merit would be awarded their degrees with a mark of distinction termed as cum laude and magna cum laude. These two Latin phrases are widely used in American universities and colleges and are recognized in the United Kingdom as approximately equivalent to 'Honours' and 'First Class Honours', respectively. This measure was conducive to applying for jobs as well as to pursuing advanced studies for University graduates. In 1966, the Hong Kong Government also recognized the University's cum laude and magna cum laude degrees for the purpose of employment in public service. In 1969, the University adopted a new degree classification, i.e. Bachelor's Degree with Honours (First Class, Second Class Upper Division, Second Class Lower Divison, and Third Class), and Bachelor's Degree, which is still in use today.

A Graduate Diploma of Bachelor's Degree, cum laude is now on display in the University Gallery, courtesy of alumnus Mr. Yue Chee-ping and Chung Chi College.

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