Dean’s List Policy

Sponsor:	Office of Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Committee for Academic Policy (UCAP)
Contact:	Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Category:	Academic
Number:	100.146
Effective Date:	2019/09/01
Implementation History:	09/01/2019
Keywords:	Dean’s List, GPA, Undergraduate, Grade Point Average
Background Information:

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to introduce a dean’s list based on a calculation of GPA in order to recognize student merit.

Definitions

Statements

The Dean’s list recognizes the academic achievement of undergraduate students, semester by semester. To qualify for this distinction, undergraduate students at SUNY Empire State College must earn a grade point average of 3.75 or higher in a given term. Additionally, to qualify for the Dean’s list the student must complete a minimum of 4 graded credits in the designated term and no incomplete (IN) grades or administrative withdrawal grades (ZW). Dean’s list designation is noted on the academic transcript for each term in which it applies.

Applicable Legislation and Regulations

Related References, Policies, Procedures, Forms and Appendices

Grading and Evaluation Policy for Undergraduate Programs