COP Semester and Latin Honors

Dean's and President's List

A first-, second, or third-professional year student, whose grade point average is between 3.50 and 3.78 for 12 or more semester hours during any semester is given Dean’s List standing at the end of that term. A first-, second-, or third- professional year student, whose grade point average is 3.79 or above for 12 or more semester hours during any semester is given President’s List standing at the end of that term.

Graduation with Honors

Candidates for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree who earn a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 to 3.69 will receive their degree cum laude; those earning a grade point average of 3.7 to will receive their degree magna cum laude; those earning a grade point average of 3.9 and above, will receive their degree summa cum laude. To be eligible for honors, a student must have been in residence at CHSU for two years, during which time the student must have completed a minimum of 72 semester hours. A student who receives a grade of NP in any IPPE or APPE rotation will be exempt from Latin Honors recognition. An exception to this policy may be granted by the Dean of the program.