If you are a student that follows a different catalog year, see your department chair or the Office of Academic Records.

Graduation Honors

Candidates for graduation from a four-year-degree curriculum will receive honors upon graduation on the following basis:
Summa Cum Laude      Cumulative GPA 3.7
Magna Cum Laude       Cumulative GPA 3.5
Cum Laude                  Cumulative GPA 3.2

The cumulative GPA includes all college credits earned prior to graduation, not just college credits earned at Dickinson State University.

The honor standings for commencement purposes are evaluated one semester prior to graduation. Final honors will be evaluated after completion of the degree. These honors will be posted on the student’s transcript.

Academic Honors

President’s List
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.8 after the completion of at least 24 credit hours overall transfer and institutional, and a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester (extension courses excluded) will be named to the President’s List.  Recipients of this prestigious award will receive a letter from the President of Dickinson State University.  Moreover, the list of recipients will be included in appropriate college publications.

Dean’s List
Students with a GPA of 3.5 or above after the completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester (extension courses excluded) will be named to the Dean’s List.  Recipients of this prestigious award will receive a letter from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.  Moreover, the list of recipients will be included in appropriate college publications.

Global Awareness Scholars List
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 after they have completed at least 15 credit hours at DSU, and maintain a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester will be named to the Global Awareness Scholars List.  Recipients of this prestigious award will receive a letter from the President of Dickinson State University.  Moreover, the list of recipients will be included in appropriate college publications.