The lists are based on semester grades, not cumulative grade point averages. Regardless of grade point average, a student who receives a failing grade ("F") in any course is not eligible for the Dean's List.

President's List

Students who earn a GPA of 4.00 while enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours for a particular semester.

Dean's List

Students who achieve a grade point average of between 3.50 and 3.99 while enrolled in a minimum of 12 semester hours for a particular semester.

Graduating with Honors or Distinction

The student's cumulative grade point average will be used in the determination of inclusion in the Honors/ Distinction categories listed below. Each year during formal commencement ceremonies Mesa State College recognizes the following categories of academic achievement:

For Associate Degrees:

• With Distinction:
  

Associate degree graduates with cumulative grade point averages of 3.50 to 3.74.

• With High Distinction:
  

Associate degree graduates with cumulative grade point averages of 3.75 to 4.00.

For Baccalaureate Degrees:

• Cum Laude:
  

Baccalaureate degree graduates with cumulative grade point averages of 3.50 to 3.74.

• Magna Cum Laude:
  

Baccalaureate degree graduates with cumulative grade point averages of 3.75 to 3.89.

• Summa Cum Laude:
  

Baccalaureate degree graduates with cumulative grade point averages of 3.90 to 4.00.

Exceptions for students not explicitly meeting the criteria for a particular category may be recommended to the Vice President for Academic Affairs by the department head or director. The grade point average for honors/ distinction at commencement does not include final-term, in-progress courses. The ultimate honors/distinction recognition to appear on the permanent record/transcript will reflect the appropriate category based on the inclusion of the final-term course grades required for the completion of degree requirements.

Honor Lists