Honors (Academic)
Undergraduate honors
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 credit hours qualify for:
With Highest Distinction........... 3.75 or higher
With Distinction..................... 3.30 to 3.74
BPS Program Honors
To earn program honors in the BPS program, students must complete the program with an overall minimum University cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5. In addition, students must:
* Earn a minimum 3.3 GPA in the concentration courses (at least 18 residential credits in the leadership and management, computer technology and e-commerce concentrations).
* Earn a minimum 3.2 GPA in the core courses (at least 8 residential credits).
* Complete in LRSP concentration, LRSP 461; in CTEC concentration, CTEC 461 and in e-commerce concentration, CTEC 462.
* Propose a topic for a directed study that culminates in a thesis one full semester prior to planned graduation.
* Enroll in a directed study during the last session/semester prior to planned graduation.
* Submit copies of thesis to program committee one full week prior to presentation/defense of thesis.
* Successful presentation/defense of thesis to program committee with a grade of A- (3.75) or higher.
The appropriate Program Director and the Dean of the CGPS Faculty must approve any change in the application of this policy.
Dean's List
Undergraduate students who earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or higher based on six graded credits are placed on the Dean's Honor List for the semester 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 the difference in society. Omicron-Psi stands for duty, honor and service. The society recognizes undergraduate juniors and/or 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 them from the University;
3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale;
4. Currently participate in three community/professional activities. One must be a professional organization, and one must be a community organization;
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 essay on how the student subscribes to the principles of duty, honor and service and maintains and demonstrates high ethical standards in all aspects of life;
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 three 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 demonstrate leadership, enthusiasm, commitment and professional potential. The faculty of each program will select its outstanding graduate, and the award will be kept secret until Commencement each spring. The selected student will receive a monetary award and special commemorative plaque.
President's List
Undergraduate students who earn a semester grade-point average of 4.0 based on 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
Undergraduate students are recognized in the Commencement program each Spring, and are awarded certificates during Commencement week. CGPS students selected for recognition in Who's Who must meet the following criteria:
1. At least 30 credits completed at CGPS, with no more than 6 transfer credits
2. 3.8 grade-point average
3. No C's
4. No more than one B in the degree program
No application is necessary. Eligible students automatically will be reviewed and selections made by the CGPS Office of Advising Services.
Graduate honors
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 the difference in society. Omicron-Psi stands for duty, honor and service. The society recognizes undergraduate juniors and/or 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 a graduate student with a minimum of 21 graded graduate credits;
3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale;
4. Currently participate in three community/professional activities. One must be a professional organization, and one must be a community organization;
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 essay on how the student subscribes to the principles of duty, honor and service and maintains and demonstrates high ethical standards in all aspects of life;
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 three 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 secret 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
Graduate students are recognized in the Commencement program each Spring, and are awarded certificates during Commencement week. CGPS students selected for recognition in Who's Who must meet the following criteria:
1. At least 24 credits completed at CGPS, with no more than 6 transfer credits
2. 3.85 grade-point average
3. No C's
4. No more than one B in the degree program
No application is necessary. Eligible students automatically will be reviewed and selections made by the CGPS Office of Advising Services.