Bethany encourages achievement in scholarship and leadership in student affairs by public recognition at Commencement, Honors Day, and other suitable occasions.
Graduation Honors
Students who have done academic work of unusual merit are graduated with honors: Summa Cum Laude (3.85); Magna Cum Laude (3.65); Cum Laude (3.35).
Departmental Fellowships
Departments have the ability to create fellowships for their students, which may be funded or honorary at the discretion of the department. The criteria for these fellowships are determined by the department but are generally given to majors who excel in the department and are employed by the department. See the chair of each department for information about their fellowships.
President’s List
At the end of each semester students who have demonstrated exemplary academic accomplishment by achieving a grade-point average of 4 .00 and have completed at least 12 graded credits during the semester are designated as members of President’s List.
Dean’s List
At the end of each semester students who have demonstrated a high level of academic achievement (grade-point average of 3.65 or better) and have completed at least 12 graded credits during the semester are designated as “Students Distinguished in Scholarship” and, thus, members of the Dean’s List.