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It is the policy of Wallace Community College – Selma (WCCS) to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations as well as Alabama Community College System (ACCS) policies related to Instructional Programs and regarding the level of credit awarded for courses taught at all colleges within the ACCS, regardless of the format or mode of delivery. The ACCS requires all institutions in the System to operate on a semester system.

It is the policy of WCCS to recognize students who demonstrate academic excellence based on dates and information outlined in the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board Policy 716.01 and Chancellor’s Procedures 716.01.

NOTE: This policy is subject to change at any time without notification. ACCS policies related to Academic Instruction supersede this policy.

The following ACCS policies are referenced in this policy:
Board Policy 716.01
Chancellor’s Procedures 716.01
Board Policy 705.01
ACCS Chancellor’s Procedures 705.01
 

This policy applies to all WCCS students and employees during any activity involving the College, including the workday. In addition, visitors, vendors, contractors, and all other non-employees are expected to recognize and comply with College policies.
 

There are no definitions applicable to this policy.
 

1. WCCS hosts Honors and Awards Ceremonies annually.
    
2. WCCS provides academic honors to recognize and promote notable student achievements. A President’s List will be compiled at the end of each semester. Requirements for the President’s List will be (1) a semester grade point average of 4.0, and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Developmental (pre-collegiate) courses carrying grades of A-F will be calculated in the semester GPA. However, developmental courses will not count toward the minimum course load requirement.
    
3. WCCS provides academic honors to recognize and promote notable student achievements. A Dean’s List will be compiled at the end of each semester. Requirements for the Dean’s List will be (1) a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher but below 4.0, and (2) completion of a minimum semester course load of 12 semester credit hours of college-level work. Developmental (pre-collegiate) courses carrying grades of A-F will be calculated in the semester GPA. However, developmental courses will not count toward the minimum course load requirement.
    
4. Superior academic achievement by graduating students will be designated on transcripts by the following:

• Graduating with Honors (cum laude) 3.50-3.69 GPA.
• Graduating with High Honors (magna cum laude) 3.70-3.89 GPA.
• Graduating with Highest Honors (summa cum laude) 3.90-4.00 GPA.
   

There are no procedures related to this policy.
 

Refer to Board Policy 723.01
Refer to Chancellor’s Procedures 723.01
Refer to Financial Aid Policy if receiving any type of financial aid regarding repetition of courses.
 

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04.01.04 Academic Honors