Academic Honors

Students whose academic performance warrants recommendation and recognition will receive academic honors. 

The President's List recognizes students enrolled in a degree or professional certificate program carrying a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours and earning a grade point average of 3.75 or higher. 

The Vice President's List recognizes students enrolled in a degree or professional certificate program carrying a minimum of twelve (12) semester hours and earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.74. 

High Honors recognizes students enrolled in a degree or certificate program earning a grade point average of 3.75 or higher receive a gold cord and gold tassel. 

Honors recognizes students enrolled in a degree or professional certificate program earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.74  receive a gold tassel.  

During each commencement ceremony, the student with the highest cumulative grade point average in an associate degree program receives recognition as the class valedictorian.  The student must complete at least 60 credits at Lakes Region Community College, exclusive of transfer credits and waivers.