Awards and Recognitions

Awards are periodically presented to undergraduate students for academic achievement. These awards become part of a student’s permanent record that is available for release to prospective employers.

Dean’s List. A student may be named to the Dean’s List for exceptional academic performance during each standard semester. The student must be enrolled at least three-quarter time for the three terms and have achieved a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.7 for those same three terms.

Attendance Award. A student may earn an attendance award for class attendance during each standard semester. To earn the award, a student must have had perfect attendance for each class taken during the standard semester.

Graduation with Honors. To be eligible for graduation with honors, a student seeking an undergraduate academic degree must earn a CGPA of 3.7 or higher and receive a recommendation by the Academic Program Director. Honor graduates will be recognized at the annual commencement exercises and the honors distinction appears on transcripts and the degree for associates and bachelor's degrees. The University bestows the following graduation honors:

Degree Honors for Undergraduates:

Summa Cum Laude 3.90-4.00
Magna Cum Laude 3.80-3.89
Cum Laude 3.70-3.79

It is the student’s responsibility to confirm any awards or special recognition that may be due at graduation with the campus Student Records Coordinator (or equivalent) prior to the commencement exercises.