Academic Recognitions

Dean of Academic Affairs’ List

At the beginning of the academic year, the Dean of Academic Affairs will announce the names of students with a cumulative GPA between 3.25 and 3.84 and who have achieved an academic index of 3.25 or more in the previous year.

To consider students to be included in the Dean of Academic Affairs’ List:

1. The academic year will be defined as the period from June to December of each calendar year and from January to May of the next calendar year.
2. Students must have passed at least twenty-four (24) credits during the previous academic year.
3. The Registrar will submit the list to the Dean of Academic Affairs who will then notify the students that have attained the distinction of appearing on the Dean of Academic Affairs’ List.

The student transcript will reflect the academic years in which the student was on the Dean of Academic Affairs’ List.

Chancellor’s List

At the beginning of the academic year, the Chancellor's will announce the names of the students with a cumulative general average between 3.85 and 4.00 and who have achieved an academic index between 3.85 and 4.00 in the previous year.

1. To consider students to be included in the Chancellor’s List:
2. The academic year will be defined as the period from June to December of each calendar year and from January to May of the next calendar year.
3. Students must have passed at least twenty-four (24) credits during the previous academic year.
4. The Registrar will submit the list to the Chancellor who will then notify the students that have attained the distinction of appearing on the Chancellor’s List.

The student transcript will reflect the academic years in which the student was on the Chancellor’s List.

Academic Excellence in Majors Award

In the activity for Recognition of Student Achievement recognition of academic excellence will be given to the student or the students with the highest grade point average in their major. They must meet the following criteria:

1. Have a general academic index of 3.50 or more.
2. Have taken at least 30 percent their major credits at Inter-American University with a grade point index of 3.50 or above.

Student Leadership Award

In the activity for Recognition of Student Achievement recognition of student leadership will be given to the student or students, who meet the academic progress norms, are recommended by the faculty and/or the administration and who meet any of the following requirements:

1. Outstanding participation in student organizations.
2. Distinction in the external community.
3. Contribution in improvement of university community conditions.