President's List

The President's List honors students in good standing who achieve a high level of academic success at MiraCosta College. Students are eligible when they accomplish the following:

• Complete a minimum of 12 total graded units within a single regular semester.
• Earn a GPA of at least 3.5 in the courses taken within the single regular semester.

These students are acknowledged in the Commencement Program and their MiraCosta College transcript is notated.

President's Permanent Honor Roll

Students in good standing are eligible for the President's Permanent Honor Roll when they accomplish the following:

• Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units at MiraCosta College.
• Qualify for placement on the President's List at least three semesters with a minimum cumulative MiraCosta College GPA of 3.5.
• Receive no grade lower than a "C" or "P." Courses repeated by academic renewal or course repetition are not excluded.

These students are acknowledged in the Commencement Program and their MiraCosta College transcript is notated.

Medal of Academic Merit

The Medal of Academic Merit is awarded each year to five students nominated by the faculty. Sponsored by the MiraCosta College Foundation, it is the college's highest academic honor. Eligibility information may be obtained by contacting the Scholarship Specialist at 760.795.6751. These students are acknowledged in the Commencement Program and receive a medal, and their MiraCosta College transcript is notated.