Honors

Quarterly Designations


Quarterly honors designations recognize scholastic achievement of Olympic College students. Students who qualify for quarterly honors will receive a letter of commendation. Criteria for the awards include:
  • Completion of 12 credits at the 100 level or higher during the quarter for which the award is given
  • The grades for these credits must calculate in the overall GPA
  • Grade Point Average Requirements
    • President's list: 3.9 to 4.0 college-level GPA
    • Dean's list: 3.5 to 3.89 college-level GPA

Graduation Designations

The graduation with honors designation recognizes these students who have achieved a college-level GPA of 3.9 to 4.0 (President's Scholars) or 3.5 to 3.89 (Dean's Scholars). The graduate may wear a gold tassel at the graduation ceremony and an honors notation will be placed with the graduate's name on the graduation program. Honors graduation is also noted on the student transcript. Criteria for the awards include:
  • Only credits earned at Olympic College will count toward the award
  • At least 24 GPA credits of 100 level course work or higher must have been earned at Olympic College