Academic Excellence & Recognition

Recognizing outstanding achievement

The College of Arts & Sciences celebrates students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement through two prestigious honors: Dean's List and Dean's Scholars recognition.

Dean's List

These accomplished students exemplify the Cardinal spirit through their commitment to excellence, rigorous coursework and outstanding achievement across their academic pursuits.

Dean's Scholars

Dean's Scholars set the standard for academic excellence and inspire the entire College of Arts & Sciences community through their extraordinary achievement.

Dean's List

Students who earn a place on the Dean's List have demonstrated exceptional academic performance and dedication to their studies. Dean's List honorees complete at least 12 graded credits in a semester while maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher, with no grades below C-minus.

Dean's Scholars

Dean's Scholar status represents the pinnacle of academic success at the University of Louisville. These exceptional students achieve academic perfection by earning a 4.0 GPA while completing at least 12 graded credits, demonstrating unwavering dedication and mastery across all their coursework.

Check back after each semester for new honorees. For questions about Dean's List or Dean's Scholar requirements, please refer to the University Academic Catalog or contact the Dean's Office.