Dean’s list takes effect Fall 2016

September 21, 2016
Updated: September 27, 2016 - 10:39 PM
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Texas A&M-San Antonio launched a freshman class fall 2016, and with it, the opportunity to strive for academic excellence.

The beginning of lower-division classes allows A&M-San Antonio to offer a Dean’s List, one of the highest awards students can receive each semester for outstanding academic grades.

The Dean’s List honors students for hard work and dedication each semester. “It will be positive for the students to be recognized at the university level,” said Ramona Pittman, associate professor of Literacy and a former member of the Faculty Senate.

Discussions about Dean’s List qualifications have been underway since Sept. 6. The honor will only be available for full-time students with a GPA between 3.50-3.69.

The requirements to qualify for the Dean’s List have been approved for Fall 2016 semester and will be released soon by Provost Michael J. O’brien. No further details were released as of Sept. 20.

Students acknowledged on the Dean’s List are rewarded differently by each academic institution. Nonetheless, the distinction is recognized throughout the country and it’s not just for freshman students.

Making the Dean’s List is similar to receiving a gold star, but this star leaves an impression that follows students forever.

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Juliet Mendoza

Juliet Mendoza is a reporter for The Mesquite at Texas A&M-San Antonio. Juliet got her first taste as a reporter by working for the Pac Pulse at Palo Alto College. She previously worked at Rackspace as a customer service technician. The mother of two holds a license in cosmetology and currently works as a makeup artist. She is pursuing a B.A. in Communications and received an AA from Palo Alto College in the spring of 2015. Her hobbies include video editing, woodworking and decorating.