Student Handbook - Zayed University

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
including cumulative grade-point average and other criteria consistent
with the University’s mission to graduate outstanding, well rounded
students. The President’s Award is the University’s highest award for
academic achievement.
To be considered for the award, you must:
u qualify for graduation in that academic year;
u achieve the highest cumulative grade-point average in your
college on the campus; and
u demonstrate in your academic work and University activities that
you possess the qualities and capabilities Zayed University strives
to inculcate in its graduates. Specifically, you must demonstrate
that you are well-rounded academically by exceptional
achievement in all of the ZULOs.
These students are recognized at graduation by notation in the
commencement program and the wearing of a medallion.
Sheikha Fatima Academic Honor Society
On each campus, two fourth-year students from each college are selected
each year to receive membership in the Sheikha Fatima Academic Honor
Society and to be recognized at graduation.
To be considered for membership in the Honor Society, you must:
u complete sufficient credits to graduate that year;
u attain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.6 out of
4.0; and,
u demonstrate the exceptional intellectual and professional
qualities that the
University aspires to inculcate in its students. These qualities are
described in
22 Zayed University Student Handbook 2012 - 2013