Honors Designations & Eligibility

Dean's List (Semester Honors)

Dean's list (semester honors) recognizes undergraduate students who demonstrate strong academic performance during a semester. Students who meet the criteria are formally designated to the Dean's List for that semester.

Undergraduate degree students may earn Dean's List honors by meeting either of the following criteria:

  • Completed at least 12 letter-graded credits* in UNH courses during the semester and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher; or
  • Earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher, regardless of the number of graded credits taken during the semester.

*Letter grades include standard grades such as A, B, C, etc. Credits graded CR (Credit) or P/F (Pass/Fail) do not count toward the 12-credit requirement.

Honors Designation & GPA Requirement

  • Highest Honors: 3.85-4.00
  • High Honors: 3.65-3.84
  • Honors: 3.50-3.64

Graduation Honors

Baccalaureate degree candidates

Students who have earned honors for their entire work at the University will be graduated with honors based on the final cumulative grade-point average, provided that a minimum of 64 graded semester hours (30 for CPS-Online students) has been completed in University of New Hampshire courses. The Latin equivalent of the honors designation will appear on the student’s academic record and diploma. The student’s honors designation will be noted in the Commencement program.

Honors Designation & GPA Requirement

  • Summa Cum Laude: 3.85-4.00
  • Magna Cum Laude: 3.65-3.84
  • Cum Laude: 3.50-3.64

Associate degree candidates

Students who have earned honors for their entire work at the University will be graduated with honors based on the final cumulative grade-point average, provided that a minimum of 32 graded semester hours (16 for CPS-Online students) has been completed in University of New Hampshire courses. The English equivalent of the honors designation will appear on the student’s academic record and diploma. The student’s honors designation will be included in the Commencement program.

Honors Designation & GPA Requirement

  • Highest Honors: 3.85-4.00
  • High Honors: 3.65-3.84
  • Honors: 3.50-3.64