Claudia Stanescu, Ph.D. Ina E.

Gittings, Room 108

Assistant Professor Tucson, Arizona 85721
Physiology Undergraduate Program Director
(520) 621-4850
FAX (520) 621-8170

September 13, 2016

Dear Student:

On behalf of the faculty in the Department of Physiology, I would like to congratulate you
on your excellent academic performance during the 2015-2016 academic year. An
examination of your academic record reveals that your grade-point average earned during
one or more semesters for Fall 2015 or Spring 2016 qualifies you for university academic
honors. (See next page describing honors.)

We would like to invite you and your family to attend the Honors Convocation sponsored by
the Department of Physiology on Friday, October 14, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Stevie
Eller Dance Theatre Auditorium. At this convocation, you will be recognized individually
for your scholarly achievements. Following the Honors Convocation, refreshments will be
served in the patio area.

We look forward to your attendance at the Honors Convocation. If you plan to attend,
please email Linda Baughn at baughn@email.arizona.edu or RSVP in Room 102 as
soon as possible and no later than Friday, September 30, 2016. Please let us know how
many guests (if any) that you plan to bring to the ceremony. Only those who respond and
are in attendance will be acknowledged at the convocation. Please note that the convocation
will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. on October 14. There are no classes held from 3-5:00, so
students can attend their colleges’ Honors Convocation.

The entire faculty and staff of the Department of Physiology commend you on your
diligence and scholarship, and celebrate with you in a job well done. We wish you continued
success in your pursuit of academic and professional excellence.

Sincerely,

Claudia Stanescu, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Physiology Undergraduate Program Director
 THIS HONOR’S CONVOCATION COVERS
GPA’S FOR FALL 2015 AND SPRING 2016
University Academic Honors
Honors are bestowed as recognition of outstanding academic achievement and as a means
to further encourage sound scholarship. They are awarded to every undergraduate
student attaining the required proficiency. For some awards, students also receive
certificates. The University of Arizona supports academic achievement and is pleased to
recognize and reward undergraduate students whose performance merits special
attention. For more information see the Honors College section.
Dean's List
Three categories of Dean's List are awarded every semester based on units completed for
credit and letter grade (excluding all Pass/Fail [P/F] and Superior/Pass [S/P] grades).
Also, all Incomplete (I) grades must be made up before the honor is bestowed.

1. Dean's List with Distinction -- is based on 15 units and a 4.000 grade-

point-average.

2. Dean's List -- is based on 15 units and a grade-point average of 3.500-

3.999.

3. Honorable Mention -- is based on 12 units of 3.500 and above grade-

point-average.
Students awarded these academic honors are recognized by their primary college (i.e. the
college of their first major or their first degree program), either at the Honors
Convocation the following fall or through other means determined by the college. This
recognition becomes part of the official record and appears on the transcript.
Academic Distinction (based on grades from Fall 2015 and Spring 2016)
Two categories of Distinction are awarded annually based on units completed for credit
and letter grade (excluding all Pass/Fail [P/F] and Superior/Pass [S/P] grades). Also, all
Incomplete (I) grades must be made up before the honor is bestowed. Distinction is
based on all University credit completed in the prior year, beginning with Summer Pre-
session and inclusive of Summer Sessions I and II, Fall, Winter, and Spring terms, and
non-term Web-based credit, but excluding correspondence credit. During each regular
semester (i.e. Fall and Spring), students must complete a minimum of 12 graded units.

1. Highest Academic Distinction -- is based on 30 units and a 4.000

grade-point-average.

2. Academic Distinction -- is based on 30 units and a grade-point-average

of 3.500-3.999.