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Graduation & Honors 

Policy Scope 

This policy applies to all College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) students.  

Policy Definitions 

  • Alpha Eta Society – The Alpha Eta Society is a national honor society for allied health students. The requirements and process for recognizing graduates is here: Alpha Eta Society 
  • Dean’s List – The Dean’s List honors full-time undergraduate students for academic achievement. The requirements are here: CAHP Dean's List 
  • Honors Distinction – Recognition for outstanding academic achievement during the student’s current educational program 

Policy Statement  

The certificate or degree in any program is granted only under the following conditions: 

  • The candidate for a certificate or degree must have proven their competence in the health profession of their academic major. 

  • The candidate must have passed all required courses in which they have been registered unless a waiver is approved by the program director. 

  • The candidate must be in good standing and have discharged all indebtedness to the University of Nebraska. 

The Honors designation is awarded to the candidate upon the following academic achievement:  

Required GPA                      Award

3.90 & Above                            Medallion:  Red & White Ribbon

Procedures 

Students intending to graduate with a degree or certificate must complete an Application for Degree. 

Degrees and certificates are conferred by the Board of Regents upon recommendation by the academic faculty of the College of Allied Health Professions. 

The Honors designation is awarded based on the student’s cumulative GPA for UNMC-only coursework for the program in which the student is currently enrolled. This GPA is calculated during the semester in which the student will graduate and is based on all program grades officially posted at that time.  

After graduation, final cumulative GPAs are calculated for all programs. The Honors designation will be awarded to those graduates who move into the Honors category with the inclusion of final course grades. For graduates who originally earned the Honors designation but did not qualify with the inclusion of final course grades, the Honors distinction will not be rescinded. 

Effective Date: May 2026 Graduates 
Revised Date:  February 2025 
Policy Process Applied: Standard  
Policy Review Cycle: Three-Year 
Responsible Administrator: CAHP Director of Academic Affairs 
Responsible Office: CAHP Office of Academic Affairs  
Policy Contact: cahpacademicaffairs@unmc.edu