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Student Awards

Recognizing excellence

At the College of Education, Health, and Human Services and University of Michigan-Dearborn, our students are recognized for their achievements both inside and outside the classroom.

Chancellor's and Dean's Medallions

Each semester, UM-Dearborn honors a very select group of students with a medallion. Chosen by faculty from their respective colleges, graduates are recognized for their outstanding quality of character, vitality, intellect, integrity and academic record.

To acknowledge the number of strong medallion candidates among UM-Dearborn’s top graduates, instead of one graduate per college selected, three medallions recipients are awarded per college starting with the Fall 2021 alumni — with one of those students receiving the top Chancellor’s Medallion.

Difference Makers

Nominated by faculty, staff and peers, UM-Dearborn Difference Makers are outstanding students and alumni. They are at the forefront of their fields, embodying academic and professional achievement, integrity, leadership and creative contribution to improve the lives of others in southeast Michigan communities. For more information, please see the Michigan Difference Makers website.

Honor Scholars

Each year, the Honors Scholars award is given to one student in each degree major. Undergraduate students must have at least a 3.3 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 90 credit hours earned to qualify. Graduate students must have at least a 3.7 cumulative GPA and a minimum of 75 percent of their program completed to qualify.

Dean's List Criteria

A student is honored by inclusion in the Dean's List if they meet two conditions: 

  • complete at least 12 credit hours of graded coursework towards a degree during the term.
  • achieved a 3.50 or higher term GPA

The Dean's List is compiled after the Fall, Winter, and Summer terms.

Note: Students who have I, X, or Y notations or academic sanctions are not eligible to be included in the Dean’s List.

Part-time Dean's List Criteria

A part-time Dean's List is compiled after the Fall and Winter for students who meet the following conditions:

  • complete at least a combined 12 credit hours over the course of the Fall and Winter of a given academic year, maintaining part-time status in each semester.
  • the 12 credit hours must be graded coursework towards a degree.
  • earn a minimum 3.50 GPA each term.