• Recognition Day Awards

Highest Class Honors

In the spring of each year, both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Sawyer Business School present Outstanding Student Awards to the individuals (in their respective schools) with the highest cumulative grade point average in the Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes. To be eligible for consideration, a student must have accrued the following minimum credit hours while in attendance at Suffolk University. A grade of "D," "F," or "I" disqualifies a student, regardless of GPA.

Class Minimum Earned Credit Hours at Suffolk University:

  • Sophomore 42
  • Junior 70
  • Senior 106

Major Honors and Awards

In the spring of each year, both the College of Arts and Sciences and the Sawyer Business School present students awards of achievement in their major. Each award is defined and determined by the individual academic departments upon review of their junior and senior majors each spring semester.

Outstanding Leadership Award (Sawyer Business School)

This award is presented at Recognition Day to the student(s) who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the Sawyer Business School while maintaining exceptional academic achievement.