| HONORS LISTS – WHAT THEY MEAN |
Dean’s List. Consists of cadets who have a minimum course load and whose current SGPA (Semester Grade Point Average) is at least 3.0, excluding Physical Education grades.Fourth class cadets who do not successfully complete accelerated or advanced courses and who are awarded “W” or “WF” grades in those courses are not eligible for the Dean’s List. Only grades for courses completed during the semester will count for the Deans List. Dean's List Requirements. Cadets who earn a semester GPA of at least 3.0 in academic courses and are not on honor probation will be on the Dean's list. These cadets are authorized to wear the Dean's pin on their uniform for the next semester. Physical Education grades are not included in Dean's list calculations. It is possible for a cadet to have a semester GPA over 3.0 and still not be on the Dean's list if the Phy Ed grades pulled the GPA over 3.0. Likewise, it is possible for a cadet to have a semester GPA slightly less than 3.0 and be on the Dean's list if the Phy Ed grades were low. Also note that only the semester GPA determines the Dean's list. Therefore, cadets cannot be placed on the Dean's list based on Prog (mid- semester) grades or Cum GPA. However, cadets may be removed from the Dean's list at Prog if their mid-semester grades put them on Academic probation. Prior to spring 2006, any probation precluded placement on an honor list. Beginning with spring 2006 end-of-semester performance averages for the classes of 2007 and beyond, probationary status, with the exception of honor probation, does not preclude a cadet from earning placement onto an honor list. Commandant’s List. Consists of those cadets whose current semester Military Performance Average (MPA) is 3.00 or above. Cadets removed from probation at mid-semester who meet all other established criteria will be placed on the Commandant’s List. Fourth class cadets who received an Air Officer Commanding (AOC) rating of A+ or A for basic cadet training (BCT) will be authorized to wear the Commandant’s pin for their fall academic year semester. Athletic Director’s List. Consists of cadets whose current semester Physical Education Average (PEA) is 3.00 or above and who meet all other established criteria. A cadet must pass all physical education courses, the physical fitness test, and the aerobic fitness test to be eligible for the Athletic Director’s List. A cadet who is removed from probation at mid-semester who meets all other established criteria will be placed on the Athletic Director's List. Superintendent’s List. Consists of cadets who are on the Dean’s, Commandant’s and Athletic Director’s Lists. PINS – What They Mean Dean’s Pin: A star for receiving above a 3.0 GPA Athletic Pin: Lighting bolt for receiving above a 3.0 PEA Commandant’s Pin: A wreath for receiving above a 3.0 MPA One can also get any combination of the pins (any 2 or 3) Receiving all three, (A star inside the wreath with two lightning bolts on the bottom) means the cadet is on the Superintendent’s List. The three averages are figured separately. OVERALL PERFORMANCE AVERAGE (OPA). The graduation class standing is based on cadet cumulative Overall Performance Average (OPA). Beginning with the Class of 2009, OPA is the weighted combination of 60% cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA), 30% cumulative Military Performance Average (MPA), and 10% cumulative Physical Education Average (PEA). The top 10% are selected Distinguished Graduates. GPA normally includes Phy Ed grades. For the calculation of OPA, Phys Ed grades are removed from the cum GPA. OPA = 60% GPA + 30% MPA + 10% PEA. GRADUATION RECOGNITION RECOGNITION GRADUATING CLASS BASED ON Distinguished Graduate: Up to top 10% (OPA) Preference for Graduate Education: Top 15% (OPA) With "Academic Distinction:" Top 10% (GPA) With "Military Distinction:" Top 10% (MPA) With "Athletic Distinction:" Top 10% (PEA) |