Each semester recognition is awarded to graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in the Graduate and Professional Studies programs according to the following criteria:
- President's List is awarded to undergraduate students with a semester GPA of 4.00 and at least 6 credits.
- Dean's List is awarded to graduate students with a semester GPA of 4.00 and at least 6 credits and to undergraduate students with a 3.50-3.99 and at least 6 credits.
Students must have earned a minimum of 12 credits (6 for graduate students) and be degree-seeking in order to receive this recognition.