Dean’s List
A dean’s list for the undergraduate programs is compiled at the end of each fall and spring term to recognize students’ academic accomplishments.
The requirements to be on the dean’s list are:
- 3.500 or higher term GPA
- In good academic standing
- Enrolled in at least half-time (6 semester hours per full semester)
- No incomplete grades
- No grade below C–
- No grade on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (pass/fail) basis, except when there is no alternative or when required by the program
Dean’s list recognition is noted on the student’s official academic record.
Graduation with Honors
Graduation with honors is reserved for bachelor’s degree candidates who have completed 60 semester hours in residence and who meet the following GPA requirements to graduate with honors:
| GPA | Honor Conferred |
|---|---|
| 3.500–3.699 | Graduate with honor (cum laude) |
| 3.700–3.849 | Graduate with high honor (magna cum laude) |
| 3.850–4.000 | Graduate with highest honor (summa cum laude) |
Note: The university reserves the right to change these standards.
Residency Requirement
In addition to meeting all degree and major requirements, students must earn a minimum of 50% of the total hours required for graduation at the College of Professional Studies in order to receive a bachelor’s degree. Exceptions to this requirement include active-duty military personnel, bachelor’s degree students who transferred from a qualifying college at Northeastern University, or students who transferred from an approved academic partnership. Active-duty military personnel must earn 25% of their undergraduate credits at the College of Professional Studies. Students who transfer from another college at Northeastern must earn a minimum of 15% of their semester hours at the College of Professional Studies. Students who transfer from an approved academic partnership must earn the required percentage of undergraduate credits at the College of Professional Studies as detailed in their partnership agreement.
Active-Duty Military Personnel
As a member of the Service Member Opportunity Colleges, the College of Professional Studies’ academic residency requirement is different for active-duty service members. Active-duty service members are required to complete 25% of the undergraduate certificate/degree program at the College of Professional Studies.