To calculate your own GPA, divide the total grade points received for one term by the number of credits
completed. Example: You completed 12 credits this term and you were awarded 4 credits of “A,” 4
credits of “B,” and 4 credits of “C.” Your total grade points are (4x4) + (4x3) + (4x2) = 36 total grade
points. Your GPA for the semester is 36 graded points divided by 12 credits = 3.000 grade points per
credit / GPA = 3.000.
HONORS RECOGNITION
LTC has academic honors recognition for continuing and graduating students.
Honors Graduate
To receive Graduate Honors at the time of graduation, a student needs to:
• Earn a program grade point average (GPA) of 3.500 or higher
• Complete at least 25 percent of earned graded credits at LTC
Honors designations will appear on the student’s transcript once he/she has graduated from a selected
program.
Presidential Honors Graduate
To receive Presidential Honors at the time of graduation, a student needs to:
• Earn a program grade point average (GPA) of 4.000
• Complete at least 25 percent of earned graded credits at LTC
Honors designations will appear on the student’s transcript once he/she has graduated from a selected
program.
Dean’s List
Students that have six or more term credits and at least a term GPA of 3.500 will qualify for the Dean’s list.
Student names will be sent to the area newspapers for publication at the end of the fall and spring terms.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa is an international honor society for two-year institutions. PTK recognizes and
encourages academic achievement, and provides opportunities for individual growth and development
through participation in honors, leadership, service, and fellowship activities. Students are invited to join
when they have completed 12 or more credits of associate degree coursework with an overall 3.50
cumulative GPA (counted from the past 5 years). The one-time, lifetime membership fee is $75.
Members are invited to an induction ceremony, receive a special seal on their diploma/transcripts and
wear an honorary gold stole at graduation.
Military Honor Cords
In recognition of military service to the United States of America, students who are honorably
discharged or currently serving in the U.S. military (active duty, National Guard, or Reserves), or will be
commissioned upon graduation, are given the opportunity to wear a red, white, and blue honor cord.
See Student Records if you are a current or former service member who chooses to be recognized at
the ceremony.
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