Academic Standards and Regulations residence credits. Credits earned through institutional exams are considered as residence credits, while those credits earned through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) are not considered as residence credits.
Participation in Graduation Ceremony Students who do not expect to fulfill all graduation requirements by commencement may petition to participate in the graduation ceremony if they meet the following criteria: 1. Six credits or fewer of course work remain to be completed beyond those for which the student is enrolled as of March 15. 2. All graduation requirements can be completed by Aug. 31 following the May ceremony. 3. As of the petition date, the student’s cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or higher for undergraduate students, or 3.0 or higher for graduate students. Students meeting the aforementioned criteria must submit a “petition to participate” form between March 1 and March 15. Diplomas are awarded only after all requirements have been met. The names of those students approved under this policy will not appear in the graduation program until the May ceremony following the official conferral date (Sept. 15 or Jan. 15). Doctoral Degree Candidates All graduation requirements must be completed including dissertation defense no later than five (5) weeks prior to commencement. Appeal Procedure: Exceptions to the policy are handled on a case-by-case basis by the university registrar.
Graduation with Distinction The degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts with certain distinctions will be conferred upon those members of the graduating class who have a minimum two-year residency requirement, including completion of 60 credit hours in a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts program, and who have met the following standards: students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.80 – summa cum laude; 3.50 – magna cum laude; and 3.0 – cum laude. The degree of associate in science, associate in applied science or associate in arts with certain distinctions will be conferred upon those members of the graduating class who have served a minimum one-year residency requirement, including completion of 30 credit hours, and who have met the following standards: students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.80 – highest honors; 3.50 – high honors; 3.0 – honors.
Academic Honors President’s List and Dean’s List At the close of each semester at Southern New Hampshire University, the registrar publishes two lists of students who have achieved standards of academic excellence during the semester’s work. Students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 for the semester are named to the President’s List. Students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 but less than 3.50 for the semester are named to the Dean’s List.
Alpha Chi Honor Society Alpha Chi Honor Society at Southern New Hampshire University recognizes the scholastic achievement of junior and senior liberal arts students. Alpha Chi is a national honor society that provides meaningful benefits for students who plan to pursue graduate or professional study or who plan to pursue a career. Students who have completed 60 credits (with at least 30 of those credits at SNHU) are eligible. Based on their cumulative grade point average, students must be from the top 10 percent of the junior and senior class.
Delta Mu Delta Honor Society The Southern New Hampshire University business bachelor’s degree program honor society is the Gamma Nu chapter of Delta Mu Delta, a national honorary society in business administration. Its purpose is to promote and recognize higher scholarship in training for business and to reward scholastic achievement in business subjects. Students of good character enrolled in day or evening business- related majors and studying for bachelor’s degrees are eligible for membership. A candidate must have completed at least one half of the credits required for his or her bachelor’s degree (including a minimum of 24 credit hours, i.e., eight courses at Southern New Hampshire University), have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher, and reside in the top 20 percent of his or her respective class.
Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society Eta Sigma Delta is the International Hospitality Management Society established in 1978 to recognize hospitality and tourism students for outstanding academic achievement, meritorious service and demonstrated professionalism. At that time, honor societies existed for other disciplines, but not for the field of study serving one of the world’s largest industries. Today, there are over 60 active ESD chapters throughout the world, a testament to the dedication of both students and professionals in hospitality and tourism to the
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