Academic Honors and Awards University academic honors are bestowed as recognition of outstanding academic achievement and as a means to further encourage sound scholarship. They are awarded to every student attaining the required proficiency.
All academic honors become part of the official record and are noted on the transcript.
For some awards, students also receive plaques and certificates. The University of Arizona and this college support academic achievement, and we are pleased to recognize and reward undergraduate students whose performance merits special attention. Dean's List with Distinction is based on 15 units and a 4.000 grade point average. Dean's List is based on 15 units and a grade point average of 3.500-3.999. Honorable Mention is based on 12 units of 3.500 and above grade point average.