20.7.0 Honor Definitions
20.7.1 Grade Point Average
The Grade Point Average is determined by dividing the total grade points earned by the total academic credit hours attempted (not including Ws, Is, Ps, or Equivalent Credits).
| Letter Grade | Grade Points/Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| A | 4.00-Excellent |
| B+ | 3.50-Very Good |
| B | 3.00-Good |
| C+ | 2.50-Above Average |
| C | 2.00-Average |
| D+ | 1.50-Below Average |
| D | 1.00-Minimally Passing |
| F | 0.00-Failing |
| P | Passing |
To calculate GPA, take the grade point equivalent for the acquired grade and multiply by the credit hours for that course. Then add up course totals and divide by total credit hours.
20.7.2 Honors Lists
President’s Honors Lists will include the names of the full-time students who earn semester GPA’s of 3.75 or higher. To be eligible students must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours. The President’s Honors List includes students taking imputed – or remedial–level courses and students taking pass/fail courses if fewer than 3 credit hours. When the pass/fail credit hours exceed 2-credit hours due to specific program requirements, a student can be named to the President's Honors List, as long as they have an additional minimum 10 hours of graded coursework.
Dean’s Honors Lists will include the names of full-time students who earn semester GPA’s of 3.25 - 3.74. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in 12 or more credit hours. The Dean’s Honors List includes students taking imputed – or remedial–level courses and students taking pass/fail courses if fewer than 3 credit hours. When the pass/fail credit hours exceed 2-credit hours due to specific program requirements, a student can be named to the Dean's Honors List, as long as they have an
additional minimum 10 hours of graded coursework.
Part-Time Academic Honors Lists will include the names of part-time, matriculated students who earn semester GPA’s of 3.25 or higher. To be eligible, students must complete 6 or more credit hours. The Part-Time Academic Honors List includes students taking imputed – or remedial–level courses and students taking pass/fail courses if fewer than 3 credit hours. When the pass/fail credit hours exceed 2-credit hours due to specific program requirements, a student can be named to the Part-Time Honors List, as long as they have an additional minimum 4 hours of graded coursework.
At the end of each semester, Honors Lists will be prepared by the Registrar’s Office and sent to the Office of Public Relations for distribution to the news media. Media releases use the Preferred/Chosen Name when one has been designated. Media releases will not include the names of students who have restricted the release of directory information pursuant to FERPA. Students who wish to receive a formal letter may do so by emailing the appropriate office (President’s Office for President’s Honor List or Provost’s Office for Dean’s Honor List). Requests must be sent from the student’s SUNY Canton email.
Note: Unless required by the major, students who receive any incomplete grades at the completion of a semester are not included in the Dean’s/President’s/Part-Time honors lists. If a student is eligible for an honor’s list once the grade is changed, the appropriate honor will be notated on the student’s transcript. However, because the change will occur after the deadline, media releases will not include the names of students who are eligible for an honor’s list. When an Incomplete grade is a result of a requirement in the major (e.g. Internship hours still to be completed) then students with Incomplete grades can qualify as long as they have at least 12 completed credits and qualifying GPA.
20.7.3 Honor Societies
Alpha Phi Sigma - The only national Criminal Justice honor society for Criminal Justice majors. The society recognizes academic excellence of baccalaureate and graduate students of Criminal Justice, as well as juris doctorate. Students are required to complete three full-time semesters, have a minimum GPA of 3.00 with a minimum GPA of 3.20 in Criminal Justice courses, and be in the top 35 percent of their class.
Chi Alpha Epsilon (Alpha Sigma Chapter) - A national honor society comprised of Educational Opportunity Program students and other full-time students initially enrolled in post-secondary development programs, who have achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above for two consecutive semesters.
Golden Key - An international and cross-discipline honor society for those students enrolled in a baccalaureate program. Membership is extended to those junior and senior students who possess a GPA that, when calculated, is within the top 15 percent of their class.
Phi Theta Kappa (Lambda Eta Chapter) - An international honor society for students at two-year colleges. To be inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Lambda Eta, members must have a 3.50 GPA for one full semester and maintain a 3.25 GPA overall thereafter.
Tau Alpha Pi (New York Mu Chapter) - A national honor society consisting of students and alumni of Engineering Technology curricula. Students are required to maintain a 3.75 GPA for three semesters prior to induction. SUNY Canton was chartered in 1981.
Tau Phi Zeta (Alpha Chapter) - A national honor society consisting of students of Veterinary Science Technology curricula. Students must complete the VSCT 112 and 212 courses and have a 3.5 cumulative GPA to be eligible. The Alpha Chapter was chartered in 2015.
20.7.4 Graduating With Honors
Honors for the Commencement Program are based on cumulative GPA to December 31 of the year prior to Commencement.
| Honor | GPA |
|---|---|
|
Cum Laude |
3.25 - 3.49 |
|
Magna Cum Laude |
3.50 - 3.74 |
|
Summa Cum Laude |
3.75 - 4.00 |
Upon degree completion students who have earned cumulative GPAs as listed above will be designated for Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Summa Cum Laude on their diplomas.