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Nyu Cas Deans List Upd May 2026

The NYU College of Arts and Science (CAS) Dean’s Honors List is an annual academic honor roll compiled every June to recognize matriculated students who have achieved exceptional scholarship throughout the academic year. Unlike other NYU schools that may evaluate honors on a semesterly basis, CAS typically compiles its list after the full academic year (September to May) is complete. CAS Dean's List Eligibility Requirements (2024-2025)

To be named to the list, students must meet several strict criteria by the time the list is finalized in June:

GPA Benchmark: You must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 3.650 or higher for the academic year.

Note: GPAs are carried to three decimal places but are not rounded up.

Credit Threshold: You must complete at least 28 graded credits within the academic year (September to May).

Grading Status: At the time the list is compiled, you must have: No grades of Incomplete (I). No N grades (No Grade Reported). nyu cas deans list upd

Courses taken under the Pass/Fail option do not count toward the 28-credit requirement. Notification and Update Process

Updates regarding the Dean's List are generally managed via automated systems and official communications: Timeline: The list is traditionally compiled in June.

Notification: Eligible students are usually notified via their official NYU email or may receive a physical certificate mailed to their permanent address on file.

Transcript Designation: A specific designation will appear on both your official and unofficial transcripts, typically listed under the Spring semester of that academic year. Comparison with Other Honors

While the Dean's List is a prestigious annual milestone, it is separate from other academic distinctions in CAS: Honor Type Key Requirement Selection Period Dean's Honors List 3.65+ GPA in 28+ credits Annual (June) Latin Honors Top 5%-30% of graduating class (e.g., 3.765+ for Cum Laude) Graduation Presidential Honors Scholars Top 10% of class; requires consistent 3.65+ GPA Annual Renewal Phi Beta Kappa Faculty review of top students in the liberal arts Annual (April) Next Steps for Students The NYU College of Arts and Science (CAS)

If you believe you have met the requirements but do not see the designation on your transcript by late summer, you should contact the NYU CAS Office of Academic Affairs or check the official CAS Bulletin for any retroactive policy changes. Honors and Awards - NYU Bulletins - New York University


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Note: This document is a template. Specific semester details (e.g., "Fall 2023" vs. "Spring 2024") should be adjusted based on the most recent registrar update.

Step 2: Log into Albert (NYU’s Student Portal)

Go to albert.nyu.edu → Login with your NetID and password.

Recommendations

For Students:

  1. Maintain awareness of the minimum GPA and credit requirements each semester.
  2. Confirm which courses count toward Dean’s List (graded vs pass/fail).
  3. Seek academic advising early if aiming for Dean’s List—plan course loads to meet credit thresholds.

For Administrators:

  1. Publish a clear, accessible Dean’s List policy page with examples showing how GPA is calculated.
  2. Ensure Dean’s List status and criteria appear prominently in student portals and handbooks.
  3. Monitor demographic patterns among recipients and implement support measures (advising, tutoring) where disparities appear.
  4. Consider alternative recognitions for students affected by accessibility needs or nontraditional schedules.

How to Check for the Update

Do not rely on a physical letter or a public webpage. The official “update” is a notation on your internal record.

Step-by-step to verify:

  1. Log into NYU Albert.
  2. Navigate to the “Grades” section.
  3. Look at the top of your grade report for the specific term (e.g., Fall 2025).
  4. If you qualified, you will see a line that reads: “Dean’s List – College of Arts & Science.”

Note: If you do not see the notation but believe you qualified, wait until the end of the 8th week of the following semester. Grade changes or incomplete grades can delay the update.

5. Final Thoughts

The NYU CAS Dean's List is a worthwhile goal for any ambitious student. It forces you to maintain a full course load of letter-graded work, which provides a robust education.

However, students should not obsess over it to the point of burnout. If you miss the list by a fraction of a GPA point, it does not ruin your prospects. The true value lies in the habits you build to get there—discipline, engagement with material, and resilience—which are the actual skills that employers and grad schools desire. Note: This document is a template

Recommendation: Aim for the Dean's List in your first two years to establish a high cumulative GPA. In your later years, shift your focus to research, internships, and thesis work; the Dean's List will naturally follow if you have built the right foundation.

Since the status of the Dean’s List (e.g., release dates for Fall 2025 or Spring 2026) changes each semester, this article explains when to expect the update, where to find it, and what the criteria are.