Student Awards and Honors

Dean’s List

To be eligible for the Dean’s List of Distinguished Students at the end of each semester, students must pass at least 15 credits of graded work, with a GPA in the top 20 percent of the school, will be placed on the Dean’s List. Courses taken on a CR/NC basis may not be counted toward the 15–credit minimum. Any student receiving an F, NC, IN or NG during the semester is not eligible to be on the Dean’s List.

Intermediate Honors

A certificate of Intermediate Honors is awarded to the top twenty percent of those students in the School of Architecture who enter the University directly from high school or preparatory school and earn at least 60 credits of course work in their first four regular semesters. The computation is based upon the cumulative grade point average at the end of the fourth semester. No more than twelve of the 60 required credits may be earned on a CR/NC or S/U basis. Advanced placement and transfer credits do not count toward the required credits.

Commencement Honors

Students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in pursuit of their bachelor’s degree are eligible for commencement honors.

Diplomas inscribed “with honors” are awarded to graduates who have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.6.

Diplomas inscribed “with high honors” are awarded to graduates who have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75.

Diplomas inscribed “with highest honors” are awarded to graduates who have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.90.

Awards of Recognition

These awards are given by the faculty of each degree program and are listed below for both undergraduate and graduate students:

Architecture

Alpha Rho Chi Medal
Awards for Excellence in Design
Awards for Excellence in Service
American Institute of Architects Medal
Clark Construction Group Award
Kyle Frances Kauffman Honorary Scholarship
Duncan J. McCrea Memorial Award
Sarah McArthur Nix Traveling Fellowship
Carlo Pelliccia Fellowship
Lori Ann Pristo Award
Sean Steele-Nicholson Memorial Award

Architectural History

Frederick Doveton Nichols Award (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Architectural History Faculty Book Award
Anna Hope Martin Book Award

Landscape Architecture

American Society of Landscape Architects Certificate of Honor
American Society of Landscape Architects Certificate of Merit
Benjamin C. Howland Traveling Fellowship
Stanley and Helen Abbott Scholarship Award

Urban and Environmental Planning

American Institute of Certified Planners (Undergraduate and Graduate)
American Planning Association (Virginia Chapter) (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Paul S. Dulaney Memorial Award
Virginia Citizens Planning Association Award (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Robert L. Plavnik Outstanding Student Award

	Home > Students > Regulations & Policies > Student Awards and Honors Dean’s List To be eligible for the Dean’s List of Distinguished Students at the end of each semester, students must pass at least 15 credits of graded work, with a GPA in the top 20 percent of the school, will be placed on the Dean’s List. Courses taken on a CR/NC basis may not be counted toward the 15–credit minimum. Any student receiving an F, NC, IN or NG during the semester is not eligible to be on the Dean’s List. Intermediate Honors A certificate of Intermediate Honors is awarded to the top twenty percent of those students in the School of Architecture who enter the University directly from high school or preparatory school and earn at least 60 credits of course work in their first four regular semesters. The computation is based upon the cumulative grade point average at the end of the fourth semester. No more than twelve of the 60 required credits may be earned on a CR/NC or S/U basis. Advanced placement and transfer credits do not count toward the required credits. Commencement Honors Students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in pursuit of their bachelor’s degree are eligible for commencement honors. Diplomas inscribed “with honors” are awarded to graduates who have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.6. Diplomas inscribed “with high honors” are awarded to graduates who have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.75. Diplomas inscribed “with highest honors” are awarded to graduates who have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.90. Awards of Recognition These awards are given by the faculty of each degree program and are listed below for both undergraduate and graduate students: Architecture Alpha Rho Chi Medal Awards for Excellence in Design Awards for Excellence in Service American Institute of Architects Medal Clark Construction Group Award Kyle Frances Kauffman Honorary Scholarship Duncan J. McCrea Memorial Award Sarah McArthur Nix Traveling Fellowship Carlo Pelliccia Fellowship Lori Ann Pristo Award Sean Steele-Nicholson Memorial Award Architectural History Frederick Doveton Nichols Award (Undergraduate and Graduate) Architectural History Faculty Book Award Anna Hope Martin Book Award Landscape Architecture American Society of Landscape Architects Certificate of Honor American Society of Landscape Architects Certificate of Merit Benjamin C. Howland Traveling Fellowship Stanley and Helen Abbott Scholarship Award Urban and Environmental Planning American Institute of Certified Planners (Undergraduate and Graduate) American Planning Association (Virginia Chapter) (Undergraduate and Graduate) Paul S. Dulaney Memorial Award Virginia Citizens Planning Association Award (Undergraduate and Graduate) Robert L. Plavnik Outstanding Student Award	In the News Ask A Student Diversity at the School Student Organizations Public Service Fellowships Publications Facilities & Student Handbook Graduate Guide Financial Aid, Scholarships & Grants Student Life Student Services Career Services Computing & Information Technology Regulations & Policies Forms by Students in ARCH 567 with 3rd grade students from Venable Elementary, 2006 ARCH 567: Painting & Drawing As Ethical Metaphor. View More: This Image · This Course · Works Gallery
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