Student Awards & Honors

This page is intended to inform students of the awards given by the Dean of Students Office at the University of New Mexico and university-wide honors conferred on students with outstanding academic records. Students should check with their individual departments and colleges for further information on departmental and college honors and awards. For applications and information, contact the Dean of Students Office at (505) 277-3361 or the Student Activities Center at (505) 277-4706, Student Union Building, room 1018.

Clauve Outstanding Senior Award
Departmental Honors
Student Service Award
University Honors Program
Volunteer Award
Honorary Chartered Student Organizations
Who's Who
Phi Beta Kappa
Dean's List
Phi Kappa Phi
Baccalaureate Honors

Clauve Outstanding Senior Award

This award is presented to outstanding seniors who have performed well academically and made significant contributions to the campus community through their outstanding leadership and involvement in student organizations and activities. Nominations are solicited in January with a deadline in late February. Usually six to eight students are recognized at the April Recognition Reception.

Student Service Award

The Student Service Award is designed to recognize faculty, staff, alumni and community members who have served students in an exceptional manner. UNM staff members employed in the Division of Student Affairs are not eligible for this award. Nominations are taken each year in February and March for the Student Service Award. The awards are presented at the annual Recognition Reception held is April.

Volunteer Award

The Volunteer Award is given annually to students, who demonstrate outstanding volunteerism. Applications are due in early March. Recipients receive a plaque at the Recognition Reception held in April. All students are eligible.
Application is not available in MS Word format, but can be picked up at the Student Activities Center in the SUB, Room 1018.
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Who's Who Among Students In American Universities and Colleges

Applications are due each year in early November. Applicants are notified in January. The recipients are recognized for their co-curricular activity and leadership as well as for their contributions to the campus. There is a 2.5 minimum GPA requirement and juniors, seniors and graduate students are eligible. Students will be honored at the annual Who's Who reception in February.

Dean's List

The Dean's list is based on a student's grade point average, and is designated by the individual colleges of the university. Students should check with their college for further information on departmental and college honors and awards.

Departmental Honors

Departmental honors program is available to qualified students in many departments. Interested students should contact the chairperson of their major department or the dean of the college regarding the availability of a program. Usually, students enter a departmental honors program in their junior year. Departmental honors confer the status of cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude on graduating students.

University Honors Program

University Honors seminars are interdisciplinary and fulfill college group requirements. Seminars are open to undergraduate students in all disciplines and colleges. The program confers the status of cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude on graduating students. To receive these honors, students with a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average must apply to the program and successfully complete the required amount of honors credit hours. University College Building, 277-4211.

Honorary Chartered Student Organizations

There are numerous honorary chartered student organizations on campus, each requiring application. These include:

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Beta Kappa is an honor society for those seniors with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and juniors with a 4.0 average after the fall semester of their junior year. Faculty review students for membership. For further information, contact Michelle Steiner at 277-7205, or at msteiner@unm.edu.

Phi Kappa Phi

Phi Kappa Phi, an academic honor society dedicated to the recognition and promotion of academic excellence in all fields of higher education. Those elected to membership in Phi Kappa Phi include the upper 7.5% of last-term juniors and the upper 10% of seniors, along with outstanding graduate students, faculty, and alumni. Visit the Chapter web site http://pkp.unm.edufor more information.

Baccalaureate Honors

Designations of cum laude (3.5-3.74), magna cum laude (3.75-3.89), and summa cum laude (3.9-4.0) are awarded to UNM baccalaureate level graduates who have earned at least 60 hours in residence and the cumulative grade point averages listed in parentheses. Honors designations will be printed on the diploma, the Commencement program and the student's permanent record. Baccalaureate Honors are automatically awarded. No application is necessary. Only first baccalaureate degree candidates are eligible for graduation with honors.

Recognition Reception

This reception is held to honor students for excellence in academics, volunteerism, and leadership. A keynote speaker and refreshments highlight the program held every year in April. The reception is sponsored by the Student Activities Center and University of New Mexico Alumni Relations Office. The following awards are presented at the reception:

Alumni Citizenship Award
ASUNM Awards
Clauve Award
Fannye Irving-Gibbs Community Service Award
Outstanding American Indian Student Service Award
Outstanding Senator Awards
Outstanding Resident Scholarships
Raza Excellence Outstanding Student Awards
Student Services Awards
Student Volunteer Awards
Outstanding Trailblazer Award
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

Student Awards & Honors

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