Recognition of Outstanding Graduate Students at the Graduation Ceremony

Introduction

In light of the significant development witnessed by graduate programs and the evolving graduate student community, and in pursuit of enhancing the overall graduate student experience and encouraging greater engagement in academic activities both within and beyond the university campus, this recognition has undergone a substantial transformation. The revised recognition framework has been developed based on benchmarking studies of global best practices in recognizing outstanding graduate students.

Eligibility Criteria for Nomination

To be eligible for nomination for this recognition, the student must meet all of the following requirements:

Attain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of no less than 3.7.
Not have received a grade lower than B+ in any course completed during the program of study.
Maintain active enrollment status throughout the study period, without termination for any reason, including but not limited to exceeding the maximum study duration, interruption of studies, or unsatisfactory academic performance.
Have no record of academic or disciplinary sanctions during the entire period of study.

Notes

For detailed eligibility requirements, applicants are advised to consult the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the respective college.
For information regarding the list of approved journals for publication, applicants should refer to the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the respective college.
For application timelines and required documentation, applicants should consult the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at the respective college.
This recognition is awarded on a competitive basis, whereby the student who attains the highest total score in accordance with the approved evaluation criteria shall be selected.