Special recognition is accorded students whose academic achievement in any one semester meets the requirements for placement on either the President’s List, the Dean’s List or the Limited (Part-Time) Dean’s List.

To qualify for one of the honors lists, the student must have earned the following grade point average and grade points in classes where a letter grade is assigned:

Honors Designation 

• President’s Honor List Criteria: Semester GPA of 3.5 with a minimum of 42 grade points and enrolled full-time (12 credits).
• Dean’s Honor List Criteria: Semester GPA of 3.0 with a minimum of 36 grade points.
• Limited (Part-Time) Dean’s Honor List Criteria: Semester GPA of 3.0 with a minimum of 18 grade points.

Honors Recognition at Commencement

Students who have completed at least 60 units in degree applicable letter-graded courses with at least 12 of those units at Porterville College, and who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher will be identified in the Graduation Programs and recognized at the Commencement Ceremonies as “Honors Graduate”.

June 11, 2014