Commencement Awards

President's Key

A President’s Key is awarded to two graduating students who have achieved outstanding academic performance in their programs of study at MWCC.

Dean's Key

A Dean’s Key is awarded each year to the graduating student who, in the opinion of the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Dean of Students, has made the most outstanding contribution to the life and spirit of the college through active participation in student activities and who has made significant contributions to the college community.

Graduation Honors

Graduation with Honors is awarded to students who have completed all graduation requirements for an associate degree and have achieved a grade point average of 3.30 to 3.59; High Honors is awarded for a grade point average of 3.60 to 3.79; and Highest Honors is awarded for students with a grade point average of 3.80 or above. Honors determination at graduation will be based only on the courses directly applied to the degree requirements. In cases where more credits have been taken than necessary for a degree, only those grades for courses meeting the degree requirements will be used in the computation for Honors designation. Students who complete a certificate program with a grade point average of 3.3 or higher will be granted Merit at graduation.