In addition to awarding degrees with honors, the College also recognizes excellence with the annual Dean’s List. To be eligible, a full-time (minimum 12 credits) matriculated student must earn a term grade point average of at least 3.50. A part-time matriculated student must earn a term grade point average of at least a 3.50 in two consecutive terms (not including overlapping terms). P grades and credits are not factored in the calculation.
The policy regarding Latin Honors is as follows:
To be eligible for Latin Honors, students must have completed at least 56 credits at Baruch College or approved e-Permit and meet the scholastic index outlined below. There are three levels of Latin Honors:
Summa cum laude shall be granted to those students whose scholastic index in all subjects is at least 3.85
Magna cum laude shall be granted to those students whose scholastic index in all subjects is at least 3.75
Cum laude shall be granted to those students whose scholastic index in all subjects is at least 3.5
In order for Baruch College second degree students to be eligible for Latin Honors, they must earn at least 56 additional credits towards their new degree plan.
Students who complete Honors Program requirements may be eligible to graduate with College Honors. See the Baruch Honors Program.