Honors & Recognition

Main Content The most significant recognitions are conferred at graduation, but there are many interim awards as well. Some formal recognitions become a part of the student's permanent academic record; others may be in the form of a letter of commendation or list posted on the bulletin board.

Grade point average requirements discussed in the following sections refer exclusively to the TCU GPA.

TCU Scholars

Full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students who achieve a 4.0 GPA (all “A” grades) in any spring or fall semester are recognized as TCU Scholars by the academic deans. In that semester, they must have earned credit for at least 12 hours; "I" and "P" grades are not counted. TCU Scholars may audit one course without fee any time within a year of their designation.

Dean’s Honor List

At the end of each fall and spring semester, deans of undergraduate schools/colleges announce the names of those who have done exceptionally well. To be eligible for the Dean's Honor List, first-year (0-23 earned hours at the end of the term) must achieve at least a 3.6 GPA, sophomores (24-53 earned hours at the end of the term) must achieve at least 3.7, juniors (54-83 earned hours at the end of the term) must have achieved at least 3.8 and seniors (84+ hours at the end of the term) must have achieved at least 3.8. In that semester, they must have earned credit for at least 12 hours; "I" and "P" grades are not counted toward the 12 earned hours.