Academic Honors
Honors Designations
The Dean's List and the President's List are honors that may be earned each semester. Students who complete 12 or more degree credits in a semester (excluding developmental credits) with a GPA of 3.5 or higher are named to the Dean's List, and students who complete 12 or more degree credits in a semester (excluding developmental credits) and achieve a semester GPA of 3.8 or higher are named to the President's List. Both honors are automatically denoted on the student's transcript. Students will also receive a letter of recognition from the Dean's or the President's office, depending on the honor earned.
Graduating With Honors
Only those students seeking an associate or baccalaureate degree are eligible for honors recognition. The appropriate honors are recorded on the student’s transcripts and diploma. The honors, based on cumulative grade point average (GPA), which includes transfer work, are as follows:
| Cumulative GPA | Honor |
|---|---|
| 3.40-3.59 | Cum Laude (with honor) |
| 3.60-3.79 | Magna Cum Laude (with high honor) |
| 3.80-4.00 | Summa Cum Laude (with highest honor) |
Commencement Honors
Honors recognition for the commencement ceremonies is calculated based on cumulative coursework (including transfer coursework) completed in prior semesters. However, coursework from the current semester will be included in the cumulative GPA for official graduation honors recorded on diplomas and transcripts.