Degree Options
Athens State University offers three baccalaureate degree options: the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Science degree, and the Bachelor of Science in Education. Students should refer to their major section of the catalog for degree conferred and specific course requirements.

General Education Requirements for Graduation
A student expecting to receive a degree from Athens State University must start the graduation process during the expected semester of graduation. A student must satisfactorily meet all University requirements and financial obligations before the degree is awarded. Each student must assume responsibility for knowing the academic requirements for the degree that is being pursued.

Academic Advising
Upon admission to Athens State University, each student is assigned an advisor. The student should confer with his or her advisor at least once each semester. Although the student bears final individual responsibility for meeting all degree requirements, the advisor will assist in planning the student's academic program. A change of major, or adjustments to the program of study require completion of a Petition of Adjustment of Curriculum.

Academic Honors and Awards

Honors Convocation
A special honors convocation will be held in the spring semester at which time students with outstanding academic achievements are recognized. To be eligible for nomination for special convocation recognition students must have 18 semester hours credit in residence on record at Athens State University. All students in a given academic year are eligible for consideration.

Dean's List
The Dean's List is published each semester and includes the names of students who have attained a 3.75 through 4.0 grade point average on at least 12 semester hours of course work for that specific term.

Honorable Mention List
The Honorable Mention List is published each semester and includes the names of the students who have attained a 3.5 through 3.74 grade point average on at least 12 semester hours of course work for a specific term.

Summa Cum Laude
Awarded to the student who earns a grade point average of 3.9 or above during his or her academic career.
Magna Cum Laude
Awarded to the student who earns a cumulative grade point average of 3.70 to 3.89 during his or her academic career.
Cum Laude
Awarded to the student who earns a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 to 3.69 during his or her academic career.