Honors and Awards

Dean’s List

Full-time degree (matriculated) students carrying a minimum of 12 credits who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.3 for a semester are named to the Dean’s List. Part-time matriculated students who have accumulated a minimum of 12 credits in two consecutive semesters in a 12 month period (not including Summer) with a grade-point average of 3.3 are named to the Dean’s List. Students must not have earned any grades of D, F, WU, INC, or FIN. Dean’s List recognition appears on the student’s transcript. Credits earned while a student is not matriculated (that is, non-degree) are not included in determining eligibility for the Dean’s List.

Honors Courses

Honors courses and individual honors contracts at Queensborough Community College provide an enriched classroom and overall intellectual experience to students who have demonstrated high academic achievement. Through various activities students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in areas of particular interest, to distinguish themselves, and to make acknowledged contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the college. Such activities include enrollment in specialized Honors sections, uniquely established independent studies, and research opportunities under a professor’s mentorship.

Honors courses and individual honors contracts help students develop the strong academic and leadership qualities and skills that carry them through to advanced degrees and challenging careers. Students who take Honors courses may have the opportunity to present their work; a number of our students have presented their work at professional conferences in their academic discipline. Students who take Honors courses at Queensborough have found that their work enhances their applications for transfer to baccalaureate programs and for competitive scholarships.

Students who successfully complete Honors course requirements will receive a notation of Honors on their college transcript next to the appropriate course(s).

Students interested in taking Honors courses are encouraged to contact their respective departments. Please note: Honors courses and contracts are not generally available in the summer and winter sessions.

Honor Societies

Alpha Beta Gamma (XI Chapter), National Business Honor Society

To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in a business curriculum, have completed 15 or more credits with at least 12 credits in business courses, and have achieved general and business averages of 3.0 or better.

Alpha Sigma Lambda (Beta Eta Chapter), National Evening Honor Society

To be eligible, applicants must

1. be in the top 10% of their class in scholarship

2. have a minimum grade-point average of 3.2

3. have completed 30 evening credits at Queensborough

4. have attended Queensborough for a minimum of four regular semesters, excluding summer sessions

5. have earned 15 cred- its in liberal arts and sciences, excluding applied science courses (transfer credits may be used to meet this requirement)

6. not have been awarded any associate or baccalaureate degree

Phi Theta Kappa (Lambda Sigma Chapter), International Honor Society

To be eligible for regular membership, applicants must:

1. be enrolled in an Associate degree program

2. have earned15 credits toward that degree

3. have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5

Eligible students are sent an invitation to their Office365 email address a few weeks after the start of every Fall and Spring semester letting them know that they are eligible to join the honor society based on the above-mentioned criteria. For more information, visit www.qcc.cuny.edu/PTK or email PTK@qcc.cuny.edu.

Tau Alpha Pi (New York Gamma Chapter), National Honor Society for Students In Engineering Technology Programs

To be eligible, applicants must have completed 36 credits with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.4 or have maintained a minimum of 3.4 over two semesters.

Psi Beta, National Honor Society for Students in Community and Junior Colleges Majoring in Psychology

To be eligible, applicants must have

1. an overall GPA of 3.1 or higher

2. completed at least one semester of a psychology course and 12 semester hours of total college credit

3. at least a B average in psychology courses

4. a genuine interest in psychology and high personal integrity

5. approval by the chapter

Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education

To be eligible, student applicants must be nominated by a faculty member and must have completed 32 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, have completed EDUC-101 or IS-221, major in elementary or secondary education, intend to continue in the field of education, demonstrate leadership attributes, and provide evidence of significant educational service.

College Awards

Valedictorian

• awarded to a graduating student that has demonstrated superior academic performance in their academic class, contributed to the Queensborough Community, and embodied the mission of Queensborough Community College.

Salutatorian

• awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated strong academic performance in their academic class, contributed to the Queensborough Community, and embodied the mission of Queensborough Community College.

The John P. Bevilacqua Athletic Scholarship Award

• awarded to an outstanding student-athlete who is a candidate for graduation.

John F. Kennedy Memorial Award

• awarded to a graduating student demonstrating outstanding College and community leadership.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Award

• awarded to a graduating student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in promoting racial harmony and appreciation of cultural diversity.

Special Awards 

• Eva Bobrow Alumni Awards

• Incentive Awards

• National Science Foundation

• Arlene Check Memorial Award 

• Ray Ricketts Memorial Award 

Departmental Awards

Each department offers awards that recognize academic achievement in specific areas. Please refer to the departmental pages for information.