According to UC Davis campus regulations, the quarterly Dean's Honors List includes names of students who have completed, for a letter grade, a minimum of 12 units in a specific quarter with a grade point average equal to or higher than the minimum grade point average attained by the upper 16% of those registered in the same class level and college during that quarter. The grade point average required is calculated at the end of every quarter.
Graduation with Honors
Graduation with honors requires that a student meet the appropriate grade point requirement based on the number of UC units completed upon graduation. Grade point averages from the winter quarter prior to graduation are used to determine the averages that will earn an honors designation. An honors notation is made on a student's diplomas and on their permanent records in the Office of the University Registrar.
Students must complete all required courses for the major on a letter-graded basis, unless courses are only offered on a P/NP basis. The Academic Senate limits the total number of courses graded P, including units earned in courses graded “P/NP only” to one third of the units completed on the UC Davis campus.
If you are experiencing academic difficulty, it is important to seek help as soon as possible. We strongly encourage you to meet with your academic advisor to discuss your options and make a plan for improvement. You can schedule an appointment using the Advising Appointment System.
Students who are placed on Academic Notice or are Subject to Disqualification will receive an official email notification through OASIS once final grades have been posted. Please read this message carefully and follow all instructions provided.
Don't wait—connect with your advisor early to stay on track and protect your academic standing.
Requests to drop a course after the standard 10 or 20-day deadline require approval by advisors in the Business Advising Office (BAO). These petitions are considered only under specific circumstances and must include thorough supporting documentation:
Death in the immediate family or a significant increase in family care responsibilities.
A substantial and necessary increase in work hours, initiated by your employer.
Medical issues, verified by the Student Health and Counseling Services or a licensed physician.
Serious personal issues, documented by a qualified professional.
If you believe your situation aligns with one of the approved categories, please consult with your BAO advisor before submitting a petition.
Please note: Late drops will not be approved for reasons such as poor academic performance, difficulty understanding course material, a change in interest, or lack of midterm feedback. Additionally, petitions submitted within seven days of the start of final exams will face heightened scrutiny and will be denied unless they clearly involve an extreme or extenuating circumstance.
