Graduating with Honors
Medals of Academic Merit
Medals of Academic Merit for academic excellence are awarded each year to those students
nominated by the teaching faculty and having a minimum 3.5 GPA in degree-applicable
courses. Breadth, depth, and rigor of coursework are considered. Recipients are awarded
with a medal that may be worn at commencement. It is the college’s highest academic
honor. These students are acknowledged in the Commencement Program, receive a medal, their
MiraCosta College transcript is notated.
MiraCosta College 4.0 Graduates
This is awarded to students who achieved a 4.0 degree applicable GPA during their
academic career at MiraCosta. These students are acknowledged in the Commencement Program.
President's Permanent Honor Roll
Students become members of the President’s Permanent Honor Roll when they are in good
standing and have completed a minimum of 60 units of college work, qualified for placement
on the President’s List for at least three semesters with a cumulative GPA of at least
3.5, and received no grade lower than a “C." These students are acknowledged in the Commencement Program and their MiraCosta College
transcript is notated.
President's List
To be eligible for the President’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 total
units within a given semester and earn a GPA of at least 3.5 in the courses taken
within that semester. These students are acknowledged in the Commencement Program and their MiraCosta College
transcript is notated.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges offering
associate in arts degree programs. The society bases all programs on its four hallmarks:
Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship. Standard membership, conferred by
invitation only, is available to students who have completed at least 12 units of
degree-applicable work and have a GPA of 3.5 or better. All members are eligible to
wear the gold stole and tassel, and optional blue cord worn over the stole. These students are acknowledged in the Commencement Program and their MiraCosta College
transcript is notated.
Honors Program
The Honors Program consists of academically enriched courses specifically designed
to develop and stimulate exceptional ability in highly motivated students and provides
opportunities for civic engagement. To graduate as a Certified Honors Scholar, a student
must maintain a 3.25 GPA, complete 15 unites of honors coursework and complete 20
hours of honors enrichment activities. Certified Honors Scholars receive an orange
stole with blue trim. These students are acknowledged in the Commencement Program and their MiraCosta College
transcript is notated.
