8.1.1 - Academic Honors

Last updated on May 30, 2023

POLICY:  Spoon River College recognizes students for academic achievement through the President's Honor Roll, Dean’s Honor Roll, membership in Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, and/or participation in the Honors Program.

SCOPE:

This policy applies to all eligible Spoon River College students.

DETAILS:

1. Full-time students with a session grade point average of 3.6 or better are placed on the President’s Academic Honors list.
2. Full-time students with a session grade point average of 3.0 – 3.5 are placed on the Dean's list.
3. Part-time students who have completed at least 12 credit hours at SRC and are enrolled in six to 11 credit hours with a session grade point average of 3.6 or better are placed on the Part-Time President’s Academic Honors list.
4. Part-time students who have completed at least 12 credit hours at SRC and are enrolled in six to 11 credit hours with a session grade point average of 3.0-3.5 are placed on the Part-Time Dean’s list.
5. Full-time students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or better are permitted to apply for membership in Phi Theta Kappa. A 3.0 average must be maintained for a student to remain a member in good standing.
6. Part-time students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 following the completion of fifteen hours of transfer credit are eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa.
7. Full-time students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or better are permitted to apply for participation in the Honors Program.