Honors

Degrees Awarded with Distinction The university recognizes a student’s superior performance in course work by awarding the associate or bachelor’s degree with one of three levels of distinction: distinction, high distinction, or highest distinction. A student must meet the following criteria to receive a degree awarded with distinction.

1. Baccalaureate and associate degree candidates must rank within the highest 10 percent of their graduating class. The determination of eligibility for graduation with academic distinction will be made by the School of Allied Health Sciences so that candidates will be ranked with classmates who received the same type of degrees (e.g., B.S. in Physical Therapy, B.S. in Radiologic Science).

2. If the 10 percent determination of any class results in a fractional value, the number will be rounded upward (e.g., a graduating class of 11 would have two individuals eligible for distinction).

3. Calculation of the grade point average for graduation with distinction will be based upon the total number of credit hours completed at Indiana University. A candidate for a baccalaureate degree must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours at Indiana University; associate degree candidates must have completed at least half of the credit hours required for their degree at Indiana University.

4. No more than 10 percent of the Indiana University credit hours may be eliminated from the grade point average determination by utilization of the mechanisms of Pass/Fail or special credit.

5. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 must have been achieved.

6. Three levels of distinction will be recognized and determined as follows: 3.50 through 3.74—Distinction; 3.75 through 3.89—High Distinction; 3.90 through 4.00—Highest Distinction.

7. The determination of candidates who will wear honor cords at the May graduation ceremonies should include all academic credit earned at IU including the spring semester prior to commencement.

8. Unique cases and appeals should be forwarded to the dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences or the dean’s campus designee for consideration.

Dean’s List Each semester, students who excel academically have the privilege of being listed on the School of Allied Health Sciences Dean’s List. To be eligible, students must carry 9 or more credit hours. Additionally, associate degree students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.50; baccalaureate degree students must earn a grade point average of 3.70.

Program Awards School of Allied Health Sciences programs offer awards recognizing academic excellence, leadership, career potential, and service. Students should refer to specific programs for descriptions of these awards.

IUPUI Honors Degree