Academic Honors
Dean’s List
Students who have earned a semester grade point average of 4.00 in at least 9 credit hours attempted are recognized for their achievement. The Dean’s List is published at the end of each semester. Students must be in good academic standing to be on the Dean’s List.
Honor Roll
Students who have earned a semester grade point average between 3.50-3.99 in at least 9 credit hours attempted are recognized for their accomplishment. The Honor Roll is also published at the end of each semester. Students must be in good academic standing.
Latin Honors
Qualifying graduating baccalaureate students are awarded Latin Honors based on the following cumulative grade point averages:
CumLaude:3.25-3.499 MagnaCumLaude:3.5-3.749 Summa Cum Laude: 3.75-4.0
Recognitions
Phi Theta Kappa
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher after earning 12 credits at Donnelly are eligible for initiation into Phi Theta Kappa. This international honor society for community colleges combines academic excellence with community service.
Service Learning
The Donnelly College Honors Service-Learning Project aims to give Associate and Nursing certificate students valuable real-world experience and encourages them to use their skills to serve others. There are several ways to earn this designation which will be recognized at graduation with an honor cord and noted on the student’s transcripts. Students must complete the volunteer requirements prior to Nov. 30 for the fall graduation date and April 1 for the spring graduation date. Courses in progress will count for the designation.
Option A: Students take three courses within a degree program with the service-learning designation. (Registrar must designate these courses as SL)
Option B: Students take two courses within a degree program with the service-learning designation AND complete three of the following volunteer activities:
Students may volunteer (5 hours) at: SHINE, 1Day4Donnelly, New Student Orientations, Day of Service, Library, Campus Cupboard, a non-profit organization approved by Student Engagement Coordinator.
**Students must complete a reflection form after each volunteer activity and obtain a supervisor’s signature.
**Nursing students who voluntarily sign up for community initiatives two, 12-hour shifts are eligible for the Honors Service-Learning Project.
Sister Mary Faith Schuster Awards
Each year, awards are given to students in the areas of writing (poetry, fiction, nonfiction) and visual art through submissions to the dime literary magazine.