Academic Honors and Awards
Academic honors and awards will be determined no earlier than 30 days after the conclusion of the Fall or Spring semester. Honors and awards will be calculated based on the grades that are currently on record and any publications of honors will reflect the date in which the determination was made. Subsequent grade changes may reflect the granting of academic awards and honors, however, their inclusion in publications cannot be guaranteed. Academic awards and honors will be reflected on the student’s unofficial and official transcripts.
Dean’s Achievement Award: Students who achieve a fall or spring term GPA of 3.50-3.99 are eligible for the Dean’s Achievement Award. To be considered for this honor, the student must have completed the requirements in all courses (i.e., did not receive a grade of incomplete) and must have completed at least 6, but less than 12 credits on the A-F grading system during the term.
President’s Achievement Award: Students who achieve a fall or spring term GPA of 4.00 are eligible for the President’s Achievement Award. To be considered for this honor, the student must have completed the requirements in all courses (i.e., did not receive a grade of incomplete) and must have completed at least 6, but less than 12 credits on the A-F grading system during the term.
Dean’s List: Students who achieve a fall or spring term GPA of 3.50-3.99 are eligible for the Dean’s List. To be considered for this honor, the student must have completed the requirements in all courses (i.e., did not receive a grade of incomplete) and must have completed at least 12 credits on the A-F grading system during the term.
President’s List: Students who achieve a fall or spring term GPA of 4.00 are eligible for the President’s List. To be considered for this honor, the student must have completed the requirements in all courses (i.e., did not receive a grade of incomplete) and must have completed at least 12 credits on the A-F grading system during the term.
Departmental Honor: Departmental honors recognize high academic achievement in the major. In order to receive this recognition, the student is expected to maintain a 3.75 GPA in all course work taken in the major area and a 3.50 cumulative GPA in all course work.
Additional Honors: Additional honors may be determined and announced for various academic achievements. Contact the University Registrar’s Office for additional information.
Graduation with Honors
General honors in course work are awarded for distinguished academic achievement. To be eligible, a student must have completed the last 60 credits in residence at Midland, and the cumulative Midland GPA must fall within the ranges specified. Baccalaureate degree candidates whose cumulative GPA is:
3.50-3.69 receive their degrees cum laude
3.70-3.89 receive their degrees magna cum laude
3.90 or above receive their degrees summa cum laude
Honors for early graduates (i.e., those with credits to be completed after commencement exercises) are determined after all courses have been completed. Honors for the Commencement Ceremony will be based upon grades through the most recently completed semesters.