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Frequently Asked Questions 

Every spring and fall semester, the University of Louisiana Monroe publishes two lists recognizing student accomplishments, the degree candidate list and the president's and dean's list.  Each list is issued after grades have been posted and the list can be processed for release.

ULM Office of Marketing & Communication publishes the list after certification by the Office of the Registrar. Due to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the university is limited to what information can be provided over the telephone, email or social media.  The student (not his or her parent or guardian) must contact the Office of the Registrar to fix any errors in their grades or school record.

 

Degree Candidate List

What are the qualifications for graduate honor levels (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude, etc)?

Students receiving Baccalaureate and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees are awarded Latin honors in accordance with the following guidelines:

(*) Cum Laude: a cumulative grade point average (GPA) is within the range of 3.500 through 3.749.

(†) Magna Cum Laude: a cumulative GPA is within the range of 3.750 through 3.899.

(‡) Summa Cum Laude: a cumulative GPA is within the range of 3.900 through 4.000.

Students receiving their first associate degree from ULM will be awarded University honors in accordance with the following guidelines:

(^)Honors — cumulative grade point average is within the range of 3.500 through 3.799

(~)High Honors — cumulative grade point average is within the range of 3.800 through 4.000

The cumulative average is the uncorrected average figured on all courses attempted, which includes ULM, transfer, and repeated courses. 

 

My name, degree, or location is incorrect?

Please contact the ULM Office of Marketing & Communication, they will correct it and repost the list.

Please understand that the record is pulled from the student's initial address when they apply. If the student changes his or her physical address or mailing address, this can change the location such as your parish or even your state.  Current and permanent addresses can be changed through the student's banner account.

 

Why am I not on the degree candidate list?

If you are not on the degree candidate list, please contact ULM Office of Marketing & Communication.  If the omission was a clerical error in transposing the report, they will correct it and repost the list. However, if the error or omission is based on protected student data, any changes must be made through the Office of the Registrar.

Due to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy ActThe Office of Marketing and Communication is limited to what information they can provide over phone, email or social media.  The student (not his or her parent or guardian) must contact the Office of the Registrar to fix any errors in their grades or school record.

 

Dean and President's List

Why am I not on the Dean's and President's list?

Eligibility to the President's or Dean's requires full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 semester hours completed) and the lists are calculated based on G.P.A. hours and term G.P.A.:

After reviewing the qualifications, please contact ULM Office of Marketing & Communication if you meet the criteria but were not certified or on the list. If the omission was a clerical error in  the report, OMC will correct it and repost the list. However, if the error or omission is based on protected student data, any changes must be made through the Office of the Registrar.

If you are not on the degree candidate list, please contact the Office of Marketing & Communication.  If the omission was a clerical error, they will correct it and repost the list. However, if the error is beyond that, please contact  Office of the Registrar.

Due to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act, The Office of Marketing and Communication is limited to what information they can provide over the phone, email or social media.  The student (not his or her parent or guardian) must contact the Office of the Registrar to fix any errors in their grades or school record.

 

My name or location is incorrect?

Please contact the ULM Office of Marketing & Communication, they will correct it and repost the list.

Please understand that the record is pulled from the student's initial address when they apply. If the student changes his or her physical address or mailing address, this can change the location such as your parish or even your state.  Current and permanent addresses can be changed through the student's banner account.


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