The Dean’s List is comprised of the names of those undergraduate students who carry a full academic load for a given semester, are in good academic standing, and obtain a grade point average of at least 3.4. For this purpose, a full academic load will be considered 12 credits or more. This list is published soon after completion of the semester; therefore, students with Incompletes will not be listed. A Dean’s List notation is made on the transcript for each semester it is awarded.
Alpha Phi Sigma National Society in Criminal Justice. Beta Psi, the Marymount chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, is for undergraduate students in Criminal Justice and graduate students in Forensic Psychology. The honor society is dedicated to making the criminal justice professions and their practitioners more effective, and encouraging research and the application of scientific principles within criminal justice fields. Students must have completed at least 12 credit hours in Criminal Justice and maintain a 3.0 overall grade point average and a 3.5 in Criminal Justice courses. Graduate students must maintain a 3.5 in their graduate program.
Beta Beta Beta National Biology Honor Society, also known as the Tri Beta honor society, is dedicated to overall academic excellence with special emphasis on Biology. Tri Beta honor students are strongly encouraged to pursue undergraduate research opportunities. This honor society is open to Biology undergraduates who meet the membership requirements, which can be obtained from the Biology and Physical Sciences Department.
Chi Sigma Iota International Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society is for counseling professionals and professionals-in-training. This honor society is dedicated to excellence in scholarship, research, and clinical practice. Membership is open to qualified graduate Community Counseling, School Counseling, and Pastoral Counseling students. Students must have completed one or more terms of full-time Counseling study or its equivalent with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.5.
Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society is open to both graduates and undergraduates. Undergraduate students must have completed 50 percent of their requirements with at least a 3.5 grade point average. Graduate students must have completed 50 percent of their requirements with at least a 3.75 grade point average. In addition, exhibition of good character, intellectual activities, and leadership promise are necessary for admission.
Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society in Business Administration is open to qualified juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Undergraduate students must have completed at least 30 credits in Business Administration courses (21 credits at Marymount University for transfer students) with a Business Administration grade point average of 3.5 and an overall grade point average of 3.5. Graduate students must have completed at least 75 percent of their Marymount University graduate degree program with a grade point average of 3.8.
Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society in Education dedicated to those demonstrating high academic achievement, a commitment to education as a career, and a professional attitude that assures steady growth in the field. Membership is open to graduate students, undergraduates, and exceptional local leaders in education. Undergraduate students must have completed, or be enrolled in, 12 hours of Education courses, be accepted into the teacher-education program, and have a minimum overall 3.0 GPA. Graduate students must have completed 12 hours of Education coursework, be fully accepted into the teacher-education program, and have a minimum 3.5 graduate GPA.
Phi Alpha Theta is the national history honor society. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours in History and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (3.1 in History courses). Members are selected annually by the History faculty.
Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology is open to Psychology students, who have completed at least 12 semester credits (or 9 and be registered for 3) of Psychology courses. Undergraduate Psychology students must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average in their Psychology courses and a minimum 3.0 overall GPA. Graduate students must have a GPA of 3.5 or better. Students in good standing receive a card and certificate of membership.
Sigma Tau Delta is an international honor society for students majoring or minoring in English. Membership is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible for membership, undergraduates must have completed at least twelve credits in English beyond the freshman composition level and have an overall GPA of 3.5. Graduate students must have completed at least nine credits in their graduate program and have a GPA of 3.7.
Sigma Theta Tau, the international honor society in nursing, is open to Nursing students if they have completed one half of their coursework leading to the bachelor’s degree, have at least a 3.0 grade point average in the Nursing major, and rank in the top third of their class. Students should demonstrate their ability in Nursing both academically and clinically and should exhibit overall leadership qualities.
Upsilon Phi Delta is the health care management honor society. Membership is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible, undergraduate students must have a minimum 3.25 GPA and graduate students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and/or be in the top 10 percent of their class. Members are selected on the basis of academic achievement, service to the community, and/or contributions to the health care management profession.
Students fulfilling requirements for a bachelor’s degree will be graduated with honors if they have completed a minimum of 60 credits at Marymount University and their cumulative grade point average meets or exceeds the following:
The grade point average is not rounded when calculating honors.
The Mother Butler Gold Medal, awarded at Commencement to the undergraduate student who has shown the greatest devotion to the ideals of the University.
The Coopersmith Leadership Award, given to the graduating senior who exemplifies outstanding leadership qualities.
The insignia of the Gailhac Honor Society, awarded at Commencement to the members of the Society.
The Bishop Ireton Gold Medal, awarded at Commencement to the undergraduate student who has exerted the greatest influence of good on his or her companions.
The Mother Gerard Phelan Gold Medal, traditionally presented at Commencement to a woman noted for achievement of an exemplary nature.
The Zerega Medal, awarded at Commencement to the student judged to be most promising and outstanding in talent and performance in the applied arts.
The Sister Majella Berg Medal, awarded to a graduate who has made an outstanding contribution of service to the community.