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Dean's Merit Award

Each semester, the Dean's Merit Award will be awarded to the full-time student who achieves the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) in their first semester in each of the diploma programs, and the UTS Foundation Studies program. If more than one student achieves the highest GPA, the award is shared.

Eligibility

Students who are studying full-time in their first semester of a UTS College diploma or UTS Foundation Studies. Please note, this award does not apply to students enrolled in an extended diploma program.

Notification of award winners

Recipients of this award are notified by the Dean of Studies.

Award process and dates

Students will be inivited to a small awards ceremony in the following academic semester of achieving the award. You will be invited to this ceremony via your student email.

UTS College Outstanding Graduate Prize

Each semester, the Outstanding Graduate prize will be awarded to the full-time student who achieves the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) over all in the Diploma and Foundation Programs plus meets the prize criteria for outstanding graduate.

Please note this award is separate to the Dean's Merit Award. 

Eligibility

UTS College will review student results at the end of each semester and notify you if you are the recipient of a prize, ahead of the Graduation Ceremony. Criteria for receiving this prize includes:

  • Highest GPA
  • Highest attendance
  • Outstanding participation in class
  • Engagement in the wider college (Peer mentoring, Peer Helper, Student Representative Group, Volunteering, University Clubs, Student activities etc.)

Notification of Prize Winners

Recipients of these prizes are notified by the Dean of Studies.

Prize award process and dates

The UTS College Outstanding Graduate Prize will be awarded at the UTS College Graduation.

The UTS College Graduation is a celebration of the completion of your studies at UTS College with fellow students, family and friends. It is a formal event held after you have completed your studies in the Diploma program, Graduate Certificate, and UTS Foundation Studies.