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Academic Regulations

2016-2017 Catalog

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.

Leon S. Peters Honors Program

Students in the Leon S. Peters Honors Program at Clovis

Community College who successfully complete 24 units

of honors courses and graduate with a 3.0 grade point

average or better are given distinct recognition during the

commencement ceremony.

Alpha Gamma Sigma, an Honors Society

Outstanding scholars are eligible for membership in the Alpha

Omega Chapter of Alpha Gamma Sigma, the honors society

for California Community Colleges.

Students enrolled at Clovis Community College also have

an opportunity for membership in California Community

Colleges’ honors 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.