Students of Distinction

 

About

Each year, Mt. SAC honors the best of the best among its students.  Nominated by faculty and staff in four categories: Academic, Service, Competitive, and Personal Achievement, according to the nomination criteria listed below.

Selection Process

Nominated and eligible students who are interested in competing for this award submit an essay focusing on the category in which they were nominated, letters of recommendation, and an Activities Transcript for those who were nominated in the Service Achievement category. The Students of Distinction Committee will then review all documents submitted along with the student's academic transcript and rate each student according to a predetermined criteria.  Based on scoring, the Students of Distinction Committee will then select a total of 20 Student of Distinction Recipients.

Selected students will be honored at a formal ceremony in the Spring semester and will receive a $2,000 scholarship, a plaque, lapel pin, and legislative commendations in recognition of their achievements.

Scholarships and awards are sponsored by the Associated Students.

Nomination Criteria

Academic Achievement Category*

Students who are nominated exhibit outstanding academic performance in a
balanced and broad course of study. 

1. Minimum 3.75 Cumulative GPA
2. 36 units completed
3. 24 units completed at Mt. SAC
4. 24 units completed in the last two years, including Summer & Winter (Spring - Fall)
5. Enrolled in credit classes for Spring at Mt. SAC 
6. Paid the Student Activities Fee for Spring 
7. No current or past violations to the Standards of Conduct Policy 
8. Not a previous Student of Distinction Recipient in any category

*Criteria subject to change

Service Achievement Category*

Students who are nominated perform significant service to the College or a community activity related to a College authorized club or organization.

1. Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
2. 36 units completed
3. 24 units completed at Mt. SAC
4. 24 units completed in the last two years, including Summer & Winter (Spring - Fall)
5. Enrolled in credit classes for Spring at Mt. SAC 
6. Paid the Student Activities Fee for Spring 
7. No current or past violations to the Standards of Conduct Policy 
8. Not a previous Student of Distinction Recipient in any category

*Criteria subject to change

Competitive Achievement Category*

Students who are nominated exhibit outstanding performance as an individual or as a member of a Mt. SAC group or team through competitions on behalf of the College. 

1. Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA
2. 36 units completed
3. 24 units completed at Mt. SAC
4. 24 units completed in the last two years, including Summer & Winter (Spring - Fall)
5. Enrolled in credit classes for Spring at Mt. SAC 
6. Paid the Student Activities Fee for Spring 
7. No current or past violations to the Standards of Conduct Policy 
8. Not a previous Student of Distinction Recipient in any category

CONSULT WITH YOUR ATHLETE NOMINEE: Student Athletes nominated in the Competitive Achievement Category must adhere to NCAA regulations pertaining to acceptance of scholarships based on their athletic competition. Student nominees should consult with the Kinesiology, Athletics & Dance Division for guidance on accepting their nomination.

*Criteria subject to change

Personal Achievement Category*

Students who are nominated persevere and conquer severe hardship and challenges.

1. Minimum 2.75 Cumulative GPA (or 2.75 GPA in the last 18 units completed)
2. 36 units completed
3. 24 units completed at Mt. SAC
4. 28 units completed in the last two years, including Summer & Winter (Spring - Fall)
5. Enrolled in credit classes for Spring at Mt. SAC 
6. Paid the Student Activities Fee for Spring 
7. No current or past violations to the Standards of Conduct Policy 
8. Not a previous Student of Distinction Recipient in any category

*Criteria subject to change

 

Questions? Contact Donna Balducci-Lopez at studentlife@mtsac.edu.