Academic Honors
Undergraduate
Undergraduate honors are awarded at the time of graduation to graduating students
who have achieved a level of academic distinction. Those students who have earned the
following cumulative grade-point averages, based on a minimum of 60 credits completed
at the University, qualify for:
Summa Cum Laude ..................... 3.75 or higher
Magna Cum Laude ...................... 3.50 to 3.74
Cum Laude .................................. 3.25 to 3.49
Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 University credits
qualify for:
With Highest Distinction ............... 3.75 or higher
With Distinction ........................... 3.30 to 3.74
Dean’s List
Undergraduate students who earn a term grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher based on a minimum of six graded credits are placed on the Dean’s Honor List for the term and their permanent record is noted.
Omicron-Psi National Honor Society
Omicron-Psi is a national honor society that promotes active participation in
community activities and recognizes the need to make a difference in society. Omicron-
Psi, established for nontraditional students, stands for duty, honor and service. The
society recognizes undergraduate juniors and seniors who have maintained the highest of
ethical standards and academic achievement. The following requirements must be met to
qualify for this honor. A student must:
1. Be at least 24 years of age;
2. Be an undergraduate with a minimum of 60 graded credits, 30 of which were
earned from the University;
3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale;
4. Serve as an active participant in a minimum of three community/professional
activities. One must be a professional organization, and one must be a community
organization. Organizations must reflect the community values of the University
as stated in the CGPS Academic Catalog;
5. Maintain the principles of duty, honor and service;
6. Maintain and demonstrate high ethical standards in all aspects of life;
7. Submit a brief, well-written essay on how he/she subscribes to the principles of
duty, honor and service and maintains and demonstrates high ethical standards in
all aspects of life; and
8. Submit two letters of recommendation, one from a leader in the professional
organization and one from a leader in the community organization in which the
student is involved.
In addition, Omicron-Psi offers scholarships, and members may apply for
scholarships once a year for every year of continued education.
Outstanding Student Award
An award is presented annually to the outstanding graduate in each of the degree programs at CGPS. To be nominated for the award, the student must have a minimum 3.8 GPA, and must demonstrate academic excellence beyond the GPA. The student must also demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, commitment and professional potential. The faculty of each program will select its outstanding graduate, and the award will be kept confidential until commencement each spring. The selected student will receive a monetary award and special commemorative plaque.
President’s List
Undergraduate students who earn a term GPA of 4.0 based on a minimum of six graded credits are placed on the President’s List and their permanent record is noted.
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Students selected for recognition in Who’s Who must meet the following criteria:
1. Have earned at least 30 graded credits at the University;
2. Have earned a cumulative 3.8 GPA or higher;
3. Have no Cs;
4. Have no more than one B in the degree program;
5. Have no more than 60 transfer credits; and
6. Have not previously earned the award in their current degree program at the
University.
No application is necessary. Eligible students automatically will be reviewed and selections made by the CGPS Office of Advising and Student Services. Recognition will be awarded to qualifying graduating students only.
Graduate
Omicron-Psi National Honor Society
Omicron-Psi is a national honor society that promotes active participation in
community activities and recognizes the need to make a difference in society. Omicron-
Psi, established for nontraditional students, stands for duty, honor and service. The
society recognizes graduate students who have maintained the highest of ethical
standards and academic achievement. The following requirements must be met to qualify
for this honor. A student must:
1. Be at least 24 years of age;
2. Be a graduate student with a minimum of 21 graded graduate credits completed
at the University;
3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale;
4. Serve as an active participant in a minimum of three community/professional
activities. One must be a professional organization, and one must be a community
organization. Organizations must reflect the community values of the University
as stated in the CGPS Academic Catalog;
5. Maintain the principles of duty, honor and service;
6. Maintain and demonstrate high ethical standards in all aspects of life;
7. Submit a brief, well-written essay on how he/she subscribes to the principles of
duty, honor and service and maintains and demonstrates high ethical standards in
all aspects of life; and
8. Submit two letters of recommendation, one from a leader in the professional
organization and one from a leader in the community organization in which the
student is involved.
In addition, Omicron-Psi offers scholarships, and members may apply for scholarships
once a year for every year of continued education.
Outstanding Student Award
An award is presented annually to the outstanding graduate in each of the degree
programs at CGPS. To be nominated for the award, the student must have a minimum
cumulative 3.8 GPA, and must demonstrate academic excellence beyond the GPA.
The students must demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, commitment and professional
potential. The faculty of each program will select its outstanding graduate, and the award will be kept confidential until commencement each spring. The selected student will
receive a monetary award and special commemorative plaque.
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Students selected for recognition in Who’s Who must meet the following criteria:
1. Have earned at least 24 graduate credits at CGPS;
2. Have earned a cumulative 3.85 GPA or higher;
3. Have no Cs;
4. Have no more than one B in the degree program;
5. Have no more than six graduate transfer credits; and
6. Have not previously earned the award in their current degree program at the
University.
No application is necessary. Eligible students automatically will be reviewed and
selections made by the Office of Advising and Student Services. Recognition will be
awarded to qualifying graduating students only.