Portland Community College shall recognize academic excellence based on Grade Point Average (GPA*). Honors shall be awarded at the end of each term and upon completion of a degree or a certificate.
Term Honors are awarded at the end of each term. To be eligible, a student must have earned at least six credits graded A - F in the term. The following Term Honors shall be awarded:
Honor’s List: 3.25 - 3.49 GPA
Dean’s List: 3.50 - 3.74 GPA
President’s List: 3.75 - 4.00 GPA
Highest Honors are awarded upon completion of a degree or certificate to each student who has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. All transcripted degrees and certificates are eligible for Highest Honors.
*GPA is computed on Portland Community College grades only. See G301 for calculation of GPA.
Policy/Standard Name: Honor Roll Standards
Policy/Standard Identifier: H301
Authority:
Units responsible for review and update: Dean of Enrollment Strategy and Services, Dean of Academic and Career Pathways Guidance
Approval: College President
Responsibility: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for Student Affairs
Date of Final Approval: February 2014
Effective Term: Spring 2014
Prior Versions: Yes