<p>debbiecakes, there is no separation between transfer and non-transfer students when calculating honor distinctions; it is based on your standing in the graduating class. But, as a transfer student you will have a clean slate and your GPA will be calculated based on the courses you have taken at the institution. </p>
<p>The Latin distinctions are not awarded through the university honors program. The latin honors is purely based off of your GPA standing within the graduating class. The distinction will be noted on your diploma. If you complete the university honors program you will receive a university honors distinction on your transcript. And if you complete a department honors program you will receive a department distinction on your transcript.</p>
<p>Phi Beta Kappa looks at your complete transcript for breadth and possibly factors in the GPA from your previous institution(s) when determining your eligibility. Even though I am a member, I do not know if they use the grades from your previous institution(s) when calculating your eligibility, however, I do know that they review your complete transcript. If you want I could attempt to inquire into it for you.</p>