President's List
A student who earns a semester grade point average of 3.80 or above on an academic load of at least twelve semester hours will be placed on the President's List for the following semester provided the student has a cumulative institutional academic grade point average of 3.00 or higher and no outstanding "I" grades for the semester. Students must have satisfied all Learning Support requirements to be eligible for the President’s List. Courses numbered below 1000 do not apply toward credit hours or grades required.
Dean's List
A student who earns a semester grade point average of 3.50 or above on an academic load of at least twelve semester hours will be placed on the Dean's List for the following semester provided the student has a cumulative institutional academic grade point average of 2.50 or higher and no outstanding "I" grades for the semester. Students must have satisfied all Learning Support requirements to be eligible for the Dean’s List. Courses numbered below 1000 do not apply toward credit hours or grades required.
Graduation with Honors
Scholastic recognition at graduation will be given to baccalaureate students who complete at least 50% of course work at Middle Georgia State University and who earn a cumulative institutional GPA of at least 3.50. Credit by examination, credit by validation, CLEP credit, AP credit, and courses specifically excluded by University policy cannot be used to meet the required hours for graduation with honors. The specific award, based on the Middle Georgia State University cumulative grade point average will be one of the following:
| Award |
Grade Point Average |
| Cum Laude |
3.50-3.69 |
| Magna Cum Laude |
3.70-3.89 |
| Summa Cum Laude |
3.90-4.00 |
President’s Scholar
This designation is the highest honor given to a graduating senior at the institution. The student chosen must have an exceptional academic record at Middle Georgia State, must be involved in campus and/or community activities and must demonstrate characteristics indicating the promise of a very successful future.
President’s List Scholar
A student is designated a President’s List Scholar if he or she completes the associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree with an overall grade point average of 3.80 - 4.00. The President’s List Scholar is graduated with honors.
Dean’s List Scholar
A student is designated a Dean’s List Scholar if he or she completes the associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree with an overall grade point average of 3.50 - 3.79. The Dean’s List Scholar is graduated with honors.
Honors Program and Honors Discipline Graduates
Eligible Honors students enrolled in an associate or bachelor degree program can exercise one of the following options to meet the requirements for graduation with Honors Program Distinction:
Associate Level Honors Program Graduate
An associate degree student who completes four Honors Program courses in four subject areas with a grade of A or B in each and has an overall grade point average of at least 3.50 is designated an Honors Program Graduate.
Baccalaureate Level Honors Program Graduate
A bachelor degree student who completes eight Honors Program courses in four subject areas with a grade of A or B in each and has an overall grade point average of at least 3.50 is designated an Honors Program Graduate.
Honors Discipline Graduate
A bachelor degree student who completes four upper-level Honors Program courses in a specific program of study with a grade of A or B in each and has an overall grade point average of at least 3.50 is designated an Honors Discipline Graduate.
All Honors Program and Discipline graduates are accorded the privilege of wearing an Honors Program medallion at the graduation ceremony. The designation "Honors Program Graduate" or “Honors Discipline Graduate” will be placed on the permanent academic record.