Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

32 Academic Regulations 2018-2019 Catalog Honors and Awards PETE P. PETERS HONORS PROGRAM The Honors Program is designed to challenge students with a customized curriculum and reward their efforts through priority registration, scholarship, special honors classes, seminars, honors research symposiums, and field trips. Students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in high school and plan to continue their pursuit in college and then at a four-year university are admitted to Reedley College under the designation “Honors at Entrance,” and those who successfully complete the program graduate with honors. Highly successful returning students seeking additional opportunities are also encouraged to apply. Student take a sequence of classes and activities prepare them for transfer to the best four-year institutions. Applications are available on the website at www.reedleycollege.edu/honors. The early admission application deadline is February 1, and late applications are considered under certain circumstances. For more information, call (559) 638-0300 ext. 3150 or e-mail emily. berg@reedleycollege.edu . Advisor: Berg DEAN’S LIST Placement on the Dean’s List requires a 3.5 semester GPA in 12 or more units. Students are individually notified by the Vice President of Student Services. The Dean’s List is posted in the Student Services Building and local newspapers are notified. HONORS AT GRADUATION Summa Cum Laude This academic achievement is awarded to students who have earned a 4.0 cumulative grade point average. Magna Cum Laude This academic achievement is awarded to students who have earned a 3.50 through 3.99 cumulative grade point average. Cum Laude This academic achievement is awarded to students who have earned a 3.00 to 3.49 cumulative grade point average. The designation of honors in the commencement program is based on the grades earned during all semesters preceding a student’s graduation. ALPHA GAMMA SIGMA, AN HONOR SOCIETY Outstanding scholars are eligible for membership in the Alpha Omega Chapter of Alpha Gamma Sigma, the honor society for California Community Colleges. Students enrolled at the Madera Community College Center and Oakhurst Community College Center also have an opportunity for membership in California Community Colleges’ honor society. Students meeting eligibility criteria can join the chapter of Alpha Gamma Sigma known as Sigma Gamma. Students who earn at least a B average (3.0) for 12 units of college work (with no D or F grade) are eligible to join Alpha Gamma Sigma. Active membership in the Alpha Omega Chapter requires an application for membership, payment of dues, possession of a student body card, and earning of service points through participation in chapter activities and service to the college or community. Life members of the California Scholarship Federation may apply for associate membership during their first semester at the college. AGS members meet to hear speakers, plan activities, make friends, raise funds for scholarships and conference attendance, take part in college activities, enjoy excursions, and serve the college. Permanent membership and recognition is granted at graduation to members active for at least two semesters who have earned a 3.25 cumulative grade point average or to members active for one semester who have earned a 3.5 or higher cumulative grade point average.