Student Academics and Honors

Academic Counseling
In general, responsibility for planning the specific content of the academic program rests with the student. Thorough familiarity with the degree requirements is essential for sound planning.

All students are encouraged to take advantage of academic counseling whenever necessary. The director and staff of the Part-Time MBA Program are available to answer student inquiries regarding course requirements, academic status and course prerequisites. An appointment is encouraged to arrange counseling discussions. Office hours are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

Faculty advice is also available and students should seek this when planning programs. Students are invited to talk with any member of the faculty in his or her office during faculty office hours or at a time arranged in advance by telephoning the faculty member's office.

Honors
The following is a list of academic honors that can be earned through the part-time program.

Degree with Distinction
The faculty may confer the MBA Degree with Distinction upon those candidates who complete their studies with outstanding academic records.

Beta Gamma Sigma
Election to Beta Gamma Sigma, the honorary scholastic society for students of business, is based on scholarship, character, and the promise of leadership. Elections are made from the list of degree candidates each spring.

Dean's List
The Dean's List includes the names of students who complete six or more courses with a grade point average of 3.75 or higher in a period of 12 consecutive months beginning in September each year.

J. Lester Cunningham Scholar
Selected by the dean, the outstanding student in the graduating class of the part-time program receives this designation of honor for scholastic achievements and contributions to the part-time program.

Jane Robertson Memorial Award for Academic Excellence
This award was established in memory of Jane Robertson to recognize students who achieve academic excellence in the part-time program. The honor is awarded to students who complete their first ten classes with a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 (measured at the end of the Fall Quarter each year).