Awards and Honors

Dunwoody College of Technology recognizes student achievement in several ways:

Dean’s List

Each fall and spring semester, Dunwoody honors academic achievement through its Dean’s List. Students on the Dean’s List receive a letter of recognition emailed to their Dunwoody email address, a notation on their transcript, and are publicly recognized on the campus website* (unless a FERPA restriction is in place).  

Eligibility Criteria 

  • matriculated undergraduate student (in progress of earning a bachelor's degree, associate of applied science degree, or certificate), 
  • grade point average for the term is 3.50 or better (GPA is calculated two decimal points and is not rounded up) 
  • successfully completed a minimum of 12 graded (A-F) credits within the term (courses with grades of CR/NCR are not eligible) 

*While the Dean’s List achievement at Dunwoody is awarded retroactively, for inclusion on the campus website and related media releases, students must have no incompletes in courses offered for credit, at the time the term criteria is evaluated. If a student completes an INC grade at a later date, their updated GPA may qualify a student to retroactively receive the Dean’s List achievement including an emailed letter of recognition acknowledgement and notation on their transcript. 

Latin Honors

Dunwoody recognizes outstanding academic achievement by awarding Latin honors for students seeking a bachelor's degree, an associate of applied science degree, or a credit certificate at graduation. Honors are based on cumulative grade point average (GPA). The categories recognized are:

  • Summa Cum Laude: a cumulative GPA of 3.90 or better
  • Magna Cum Laude: a cumulative GPA  of 3.70 to 3.89
  • Cum Laude: a cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.69

Students, whose cumulative GPA qualifies for Latin honors the semester before graduation, receive the recognition noted by their name in the commencement program and wear honor cords at the commencement ceremony. Official validation of Latin honors is completed when all final grades are submitted and a final cumulative GPA is calculated. Latin honors are displayed on both official and unofficial transcripts. 

Student Leadership Award

The Dunwoody Alumni Association Board gives its annual Student Leadership Award to a graduating student or students who exemplify leadership, scholastic excellence, community service, and school spirit.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Completed three years of a Dunwoody baccalaureate program, one year of a two-year program, or one semester of a one-year program
  • Recommended by faculty or staff
  • Exemplary leadership ability, scholastic excellence, community service, and school spirit

Academic Excellence Award

Nominees for the Academic Excellence Award are selected by faculty members using the following criteria:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Demonstrate a solid work ethic, extra-curricular participation, collegiate camaraderie, pursuit of excellence, self-awareness, and academic motivation
  • Stand out as leaders who put forth outstanding effort to achieve his/her academic and career goals
  • Present themselves in a professional manner by respecting peers, administration, faculty, and staff

Academic Deans will work with Associate Deans and Directors to narrow down to final candidates, who will then be confirmed by the Deans Council. 

Equity and Inclusion Award

This award is presented to the student who has shown an exemplary commitment to equity and inclusion through their actions and work at Dunwoody and in the greater community. This award is based upon the student’s commitment to and impact on the advancement of equity and inclusion over the course of their time at Dunwoody. Nominee’s work should demonstrate evidence of positive impact on the College community. Anyone from the Dunwoody community can nominate a student by completing the online form. Self-nominations are accepted.

After the submission deadline, the Student Affairs team contacts nominees, requesting a résumé and evidence of relevant activities. A committee of faculty and staff then selects the finalists.

Community Service Award 

The Community Service Award will be presented to the student who has made the greatest contribution of voluntary service to the Dunwoody community and the community at large. This award is based on the student’s record of service during their time at Dunwoody. Nominees demonstrate a commitment to service as evidenced by documented activities that benefit the greater good. Please fill out nomination here. Self-nominations are accepted.  

After the submission deadline, the Student Affairs team contacts nominees, requesting a résumé and evidence of relevant activities. A committee of faculty and staff then selects the finalists.