Academic Honors

Dean’s List

The College recognizes excellence with the Dean’s List for the Fall and Spring semesters. To be eligible, a full-time (minimum 12 credits) matriculated student must earn a term grade point average of at least 3.50.  A part-time (1-11 credits) matriculated student must earn a term grade point average of at least a 3.50 in two consecutive terms (not including overlapping terms) and cannot have a full-time course load.  Permit, Study Aboard, P and CR grades and credits are not factored in the calculation. The award notation will be added to your academic transcript. No physical certificate will be given.

Please Note: Dean's List is based on the grade point average at the end of each term and will not be adjusted for grade changes.

Latin Honors

To be eligible for Latin Honors, students must have completed at least 56 credits at Baruch College and meet the scholastic index outlined below:

Summa cum laude shall be granted to those students whose scholastic index in all subjects is at least 3.85 

Magna cum laude shall be granted to those students whose scholastic index in all subjects is at least 3.75 

Cum laude shall be granted to those students whose scholastic index in all subjects is at least 3.50

In order for Baruch College second degree students to be eligible for Latin Honors, they must earn at least 56 additional credits towards their new degree plan.

Please Note: Latin Honors are based on the grade point average at the time of degree conferral and will not be adjusted for grade changes.

College Honors

Students who complete Honors Program requirements may be eligible to graduate with College Honors.  See the Baruch Honors Program.