University Highest Ranking Scholars
REG 02.50.6
Authority: Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
History: First Issued: August 11, 2003. Endorsed by Deans Council on February 27, 2003; and Executive Officers on March 25, 2003.
Contact Info: Dean, Undergraduate Academic Affairs (919-515-3037)
1. To be eligible for recognition as “university highest ranking scholars”
at the university commencement exercise undergraduate students must have earned
a 4.00 cumulative grade point average (with no grade lower than “A-“)
and received at least 100 academic credits at NC State (including credit by
examination, advanced placement credit, and S/U courses). These 100 credits
may include no more than 20 transfer credits through programs officially sponsored
by NC State. Specifically, these programs are Cooperating Raleigh Colleges,
National Student Exchange, International Student Exchange and NC State sponsored
study abroad programs.
2. All students whose accumulated grade point averages, based on all courses attempted
at NC State as specified above, make them eligible for this honor shall be so
recognized.
