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 Coordinator at 760.757.2121 extension 6591. These students are acknowledged in the Commencement Program and receive a medal, and their MiraCosta College transcript is notated.

Latin Honors (Biomanufacturing Bachelor’s Degree Program only)

A student with high academic achievement throughout their MiraCosta College baccalaureate career may graduate with Latin Honors. To be eligible, the student must be in good academic standing and have completed a minimum of 40 units of MiraCosta College baccalaureate (300-400 level) coursework.

Latin Honors will be determined based on the cumulative grade-point average calculated from all MiraCosta College baccalaureate (300-400 level) courses as follows: 

• Summa Cum Laude: 3.85 and above
• Magna Cum Laude: 3.75 to 3.84
• Cum Laude: 3.50 to 3.74