Latin Honors

The university sponsors a variety of programs to encourage and recognize outstanding academic performance. These include the Dean’s List for each semester, honors awards at commencement and the annual University Scholars program.

To graduate with honors, a bachelor’s degree student must have completed no fewer than 62 semester hours in residence at Susquehanna.

The cumulative grade point averages required for honors designation at commencement are shown here:

University Honors

Students who successfully complete the Honors Program, fulfill the semester-hour requirements above, and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.40 or better are awarded University Honors. Students who successfully complete the program and fulfill the semester hours but who have a cumulative GPA below 3.40 will be individually evaluated by the Director of the program and may be awarded University Honors based on a wholistic assessment of academic progress. The university awards departmental honors to recognize students who exhibit superior performance in their major field. Specific requirements for departmental honors appear under department listings.

Dean’s List

The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a GPA of 3.40 or better in a particular semester. To be eligible, students must complete at least 12 semester hours and receive a letter grade for at least eight of those hours during the semester. Any student who receives an I during the semester is ineligible.

University Scholars

The university also annually designates University Scholars to recognize superior academic achievement. This honor goes to full-time students who have achieved or maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or better after at least one full academic year of study at Susquehanna, or for part-time students who have completed 24 credits at Susquehanna.