Graduate Dean’s Citations

Graduate Dean’s Citation for Excellence

Description
The Graduate Dean’s Citation for Excellence is awarded each semester to students nominated by their school. This is in recognition of superior achievement in their graduate studies. Each school may recommend students completing their programs during a specific term (fall, spring or summer).

The total number of awards will not exceed three percent of the graduating class.

Criteria

• A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75 during graduate study.
• Exceptional Achievement. Many nominees for this award have been sent in with only the GPA criteria documented. Without documented accomplishments beyond normal classroom performance, nominees will not be competitive. Superior accomplishment beyond excellence in course work may include:
• Publications and/or presentations.
• Thesis/dissertation of exceptional quality.
• Active involvement in regional or national professional organizations.
• Discipline-related community service, etc.

Guidelines

• Eligible students include students who have applied for graduation. Students who are graduating in the summer semester and walking at the spring ceremony may also be nominated.
• Nomination letters from two faculty members OR submit one letter with two or more faculty signatures.
• Submit an electronic copy of the student’s resume.

Graduate Dean’s Citation for Outstanding Thesis, Dissertation and Scholarly Project

Description
This citation may have four awards each semester:

• Two for outstanding master’s thesis
• Two for outstanding doctoral dissertation.

Faculty may nominate a thesis or dissertation by submitting a letter of nomination. This will specify contributions of the study to the discipline.

Criteria

• A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75 during graduate study.
• Submit an electronic copy of the student’s resume.
• Letter of nomination should specify contributions of the study to the discipline.
• An electronic copy of the thesis, dissertation or scholarly project must be available for review in the Graduate School.

Guidelines

• Eligible students include students who have applied for graduation. Students who are graduating in the summer semester and walking at the spring ceremony may also be nominated for this award.
• Nomination letters from two faculty members or submit one letter with two or more faculty signatures.

Past Recipients