Recognition of Academic Achievement
Science Scholar
Graduating students and students promoted to second, third, or fourth year with a standing of 90% or better in the previous Winter Session will receive the notation "Science Scholar" on their records. A course load of at least 27 credits must have been completed in Winter Session and students must have passed all courses in order to receive this designation. Students in a cooperative education or an education abroad program who are registered at UBC for only one term in Winter Session must complete at least 15 credits and pass all credits attempted with a standing of at least 90% in order to receive the designation.
Dean's Honour List
Graduating students and students promoted to second, third, or fourth year with a standing of 80% or better in the previous Winter Session will receive the notation "Dean's Honour List" on their records. A course load of at least 27 credits must have been completed in Winter Session and students must have passed all courses in order to receive this designation. Students in a cooperative education or an education abroad program who are registered at UBC for only one term in Winter Session must complete at least 15 credits and pass all credits attempted with a standing of at least 80% in order to receive the designation.
Graduation Standing
The designation "with Distinction" will be entered on the degree parchment for any student who graduates while in good standing and who has achieved an average of at least 85.0% on 30 credits of Science courses numbered 300 or above designated as part of the program by the department and approved by the Dean.
A program may specify one or more of the courses to be included in the 30-credit average. For all students completing an honours thesis, the course and grade will be included in the average.
