Macaulay students have two academic standings simultaneously: one at Macaulay and one at their home campus. Only the home campus’s academic standing is reflected in CUNYFirst. Students are notified in writing of any changes in their Macaulay academic standing. Some of the eight partner colleges may have additional requirements beyond those stated below. It is each student’s responsibility to be familiar with all requirements and be aware of policy changes, all of which are posted on the Macaulay website. 

Macaulay students must:

• Meet all degree requirements set by the consortial campus at which they are enrolled

• Meet honors requirements set by Macaulay Honors College and the consortial campus at which they are enrolled

• Successfully complete the four required Macaulay Honors Seminars

• Successfully complete a minimum of four additional honors courses. The honors programs at some colleges require more. Check with your campus for requirements.

• Achieve a GPA of 3.3 in each of their first three semesters at Macaulay, and a 3.5 GPA in each semester thereafter

• Remain enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits per semester

• Complete an experiential learning requirement

• Complete 10 hours of community service per year in each of their first three years of enrollment (30 hours total)

• Complete honors in their major

• Complete a senior thesis/capstone

• Abide by the Honors Integrity Code

Failure to meet the requirements and standards of the Honors College, including violations of the Honors Integrity Code, may result in academic support or dismissal from Macaulay and termination of the Macaulay Scholarship and all associated privileges. However, dismissal from Macaulay Honors College does not necessarily mean dismissal from the home college.