If you are a student who has earned high grades during your time at WCC, congratulations! Your hard work has paid off. We give students who have the highest levels of academic achievement special recognition.
Recognition for Graduates
Graduates are recognized as Honors grads if they earn 3.5-3.79 cumulative GPA at the time of graduation.
Graduates are recognized as High Honors grads if they earned a minimum 3.8 or higher cumulative GPA at the time of graduation.
Honors and High Honors graduate recognitions are indicated on students' transcripts, in the commencement program, and in press releases. These graduates are also invited to the annual Honors Convocation recognition ceremony the Thursday prior to commencement, where they will receive a certificate.
Semesterly Recognition
The Dean's List includes students who:
- Were enrolled full-time (12+ credits) during a semester and earned a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester
- Were enrolled part-time who achieved an average 3.8 or higher GPA while completing at least 15 credits over three semesters
While Dean’s list recognition is not listed on the transcript, students who are on the Dean’s List will be invited to the annual Honors Convocation recognition ceremony in May where they will receive a certificate.
Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for 2-year colleges, has been recognizing academic achievement since 1918.
To be eligible for membership, you must:
- Be enrolled at WCC or another regionally accredited institution offering an associate degree program
- Have completed at least 12 hours of coursework leading to an associate degree (part-time students may be eligible)
- Have a cumulative 3.5 GPA
Students inducted into the organization will receive a Golden Key membership pin, an embossed certificate, the Golden Key Newsletter, and a Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship Directory. Society members may purchase a gold stole and tassel to wear at commencement ceremonies and receive a gold diploma seal indicating membership. This designation will also be included on students' academic transcripts.
Questions? Pick up a PTK brochure from the the Student Activities office, visit the PTK website , or contact the PTK advisor at WCC.