Dean’s List and Honors

Dean’s List and Honors

Dean’s List

Special recognition is accorded to students who complete a program of twelve or more units of letter-graded coursework with a 3.50 grade point or higher during a semester. Pass/No Pass units are not considered in the twelve-unit requirement. These students are placed on the Dean’s List and accorded appropriate recognition, including a letter of commendation for academic distinction.

Students holding certificates from the Dean's List ceremony

Graduation with Honors

Graduation with Highest Honors

The highest honors designation is placed on the degree of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point average (GPA) of 4.0. The highest honors graduate must have completed at least 30 units of coursework at Ventura County Community College District of which 18 units or more must be letter grades. All letter grades must be an A.

Graduation with High Honors

The high honors designation is placed on the degree of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.75. The high honors graduate must have completed at least 30 units of coursework at Ventura County Community College District of which 18 units or more must be letter grades.

Graduation with Honors

The honors designation is placed on the degree of the graduate who has achieved an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.5. The honors graduate must have completed at least 30 units of coursework at Ventura County Community College District of which 18 units or more must be letter grades.

Departmental Honors

Students who do outstanding work in their departments may receive special recognition from the faculty. Eligibility is determined by inclusion in the honors categories listed above. Selection is made by departmental faculty.