Academic Honors | Gateway Technical College

Dean’s List

Dean’s List honors are granted each semester for students who are accepted into an associate degree or technical diploma program, have enrolled for a minimum of six (6) credits not including developmental/remedial credits, and achieved a semester grade point average of 3.75 or better. Dean’s List calculations are based on courses that have finished (been graded) by the end of the traditional semester. All Dean’s List awards will appear on student transcripts each term the award is achieved.

High Honors

The High Honors program invites high-achieving and highly motivated students to engage in Honors coursework while also completing the basic curriculum assigned. For students with a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA and at least 12 semester hours of college coursework completed, honors coursework enriches and expands on the expectations of participating post-secondary courses. Students who want to participate in the High Honors program must submit an Honors Contract.

Learn more about the High Honors program here.

Academic Fraternities

Two academic fraternities at Gateway recognize academic excellence: The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) and Phi Theta Kappa. Students are invited to join the NSLS in Fall semester based on achieving a 3.0 GPA or better. NSLS members receive leadership certification, participate in discussions and attend presentations by some of the nation’s top speakers. Phi Theta Kappa membership is open to students enrolled in an associate degree program at Gateway who have completed 12 credits toward their degree and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Graduation Honors & Awards

In addition to the Provost’s Honors program mentioned above, there are two other categories of graduation with honors for students who complete an associate degree or technical diploma. Students who earn a 3.750-3.899 GPA receive District Honors, and those who earn a 3.900-4.000 receive the distinction of President’s Honors. Additionally, the Graduate Scholastic Award is presented along with an honorary medallion by the college’s provost to the graduate with the highest GPA in their program.

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