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Academic and Professional AwardsThe academic programs offered by the School of Engineering Technology/Lowell Institute School and the teaching, counseling, and professional efforts of the faculty and staff are aimed at motivating you toward the highest levels of academic achievement. To encourage scholarly and professional excellence and to recognize quality achievements, the following awards are made at appropriate times during the academic year.
Dean's List ScholarsAll matriculated students maintaining honor grade averages-a minimum quality-point average of 3.25 and no grades below C during a semester, while carrying a minimum of eight semester hours of credit-are recognized as Dean's List Scholars. If you want a certificate attesting to this honor, please contact the Lowell Institute School office (120 Snell Engineering Center, 617.373.2500). Graduation with HonorBachelor's degree candidates who have superior achievement will be graduated with honor, high honor, or highest honor depending on the final quality-point average as follows.
To be considered for graduation with honor, a student must have completed a minimum of 55 semester hours of work at the School of Engineering Technology/Lowell Institute School. Courses transferred from other educational institutions will not be considered in determining honor graduates. Technology AwardsThe Technology Awards are presented to seniors pursuing associate's degree programs who have achieved high-ranking cumulative academic records. Certificates are awarded at the annual Awards Banquet. University AwardsThe University Awards are presented to seniors pursuing baccalaureate degree programs who have demonstrated superior academic and professional capabilities in their fields. Certificates are awarded at the annual Awards Banquet. Class Marshal AwardThe Class Marshal Award is presented at the annual Awards Banquet to the top-ranking senior in a baccalaureate program. The award consists of a certificate and the President's Letter of Commendation. Sigma Epsilon Rho AwardsThis award is presented annually by Sigma Epsilon Rho, the evening colleges' scholastic honor fraternity. The highest-ranking students in University College and the Lowell Institute School receive certificates and pins for outstanding scholastic achievement. Tau Alpha Pi AwardsThis award is presented annually at the Awards Banquet by the Tau Alpha Pi National Engineering Technology Honor Society to recognize high scholastic achievement among students of the School of Engineering Technology/Lowell Institute School. The award is intended to promote and encourage outstanding academic performance by offering membership in the society. The society hopes the award will strengthen the desirable qualities of personality, intellect, and character among its members. Inductees receive certificates and pins.
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