Disciplinary Action Students found in violation of the student conduct code are subject to disciplinary action, as stipulated in the Student Handbook. When sanctions result in suspension or dismissal from the College, a student is dropped or withdrawn from courses in accordance with registration policies. The last date the student attended class or participated in an academically related activity will be used as the effective date of the suspension or dismissal. A permanent disciplinary dismissal is recorded on a student’s academic transcript.
Academic and Graduation Honors THE DEAN’S LIST The Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students for outstanding academic achievement during each semester. Students achieving a 3.400 or higher grade point average while carrying at least 12 credit hours for a grade (excluding courses taken pass/fail) shall be named to the Dean’s List at the end of each semester. Students with an incomplete grade will not be awarded Dean’s List. If, when all incompletes are resolved, the student meets the Dean’s List criteria, they may submit a request to be added to the Dean’s List through the Registrar’s Office.
GRADUATION HONORS After completing a minimum of 60 calculated credit hours of residence work, students completing a bachelor’s degree may qualify for graduation honors. The honors to be conferred are summa cum laude for grade point averages of 3.750–4.000, magna cum laude for grade point averages of 3.600–3.749, and cum laude for grade point averages of 3.400–3.599.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS All undergraduate major programs provide the opportunity for departmental honors work during the junior and senior years. For specific information, interested students should contact the appropriate department chair. The minimal requirements for departmental honors are a cumulative GPA of at least 3.000, both at the time of application and at the time of graduation; a written thesis; an oral presentation; and approval by a majority vote of the full-time members of the department. This project is undertaken on a subject of the student’s choosing under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The opportunity to do creative work also exists. A maximum of 9 hours credit may be earned in departmental honors.
HONOR SOCIETIES Alpha Kappa Delta Alpha Kappa Delta is the international sociology honor society. Students who maintain a 3.000 average in sociology and a 3.300 average overall are eligible to be inducted into the honor society at a ceremony during their senior year. Inducted students will be awarded a teal honor cord to be worn at Commencement.
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