Do you get a certificate or something of the sort if you're put on this list? Also, does it remain on your year transcript even if you got it for 1/4 yrs or 2/4 yrs?

I think it depends on your program but I've received both a certificate and an awards ceremony last year; and that note does remain on your grade report, not sure about the transcript.

Social Sciences and Science give you a certificate

Really, when does Science give out the certificate?

Originally Posted by Purple2309

Really, when does Science give out the certificate?

You get it when you graduate and get your degree -_-

Otherwise there's no recognition for it like while you're in school from 1st-4th year.

if you want the certificate and you are in science, simply go to the associate deans office and ask. You get one for each of the years you were on the deans honour list. The only reason you need to ask is because they have printed them in past, with no one coming to pick them up.

Originally Posted by demelo_b

if you want the certificate and you are in science, simply go to the associate deans office and ask. You get one for each of the years you were on the deans honour list. The only reason you need to ask is because they have printed them in past, with no one coming to pick them up.

^ that's right. That's exactly what I was told by the faculty of science.

Originally Posted by demelo_b

if you want the certificate and you are in science, simply go to the associate deans office and ask. You get one for each of the years you were on the deans honour list. The only reason you need to ask is because they have printed them in past, with no one coming to pick them up.

Wish I knew that when I was still at McMaster. They should have still emailed students though.

I didn't know you could get a certificate for it. But yes it shows up independently each year on your transcript, ie. if you get it all 4 years then it shows up 4 times; if you only get it 1 year then it shows up once etc.

The first thing I did when I got to school this morning was go get all my certificates.
I just don't understand why they wouldn't tell us it's an option. I never even thought to ask about it.

I e-mailed some people from the Associate Dean's office from the Faculty of Engineering..will update this thread with my results as I'm sure some people would be interested in knowing where to go.

Imagine how much paper they waste printing those things. I do not know anyone in Life Sci/Health Sci lower than like 10.5! haha, congrats on making it.

Originally Posted by L_Blankfein

I do not know anyone in Life Sci/Health Sci lower than like 10.5! haha, congrats on making it.

The cutoff is not as high as it perhaps should be...just like the Honour Roll in high school was. On one hand it didn't mean a lot because someone who barely got the 80% got the same recognition as me (95+ average). On the other hand, it was still nice to have the recognition b/c I knew what I personally had accomplished.
Same thing in uni, but this time I don't really think of it as sharing with the "9.5" people even though my average so far is significantly above the cutoff (11.3).
I'm offended that you find the idea of someone with an average less than 10.5 laughable. Just because you may be surrounded by people with 10.5s doesn't mean it's true for everyone. You shouldn't make generalizations like that based on your own situation...it's a little ignorant. I'm not saying that it's a ridiculous average to achieve, because it's defiantly feasible...but you should just keep in mind that not everyone can do it. University's different. Everyone's in different programs, some harder than others...even within Life Sci. Being in a specialized program allows less room for "bird"/ mark booster courses which sometimes makes a big difference. Some people also have way more personal problems, responsibilities and financial burdens to deal with. I have a friend who had to work two jobs, volunteered, was a part of several clubs at school and still managed a 10ish average. I would say her 10 average means a lot more than my 11.3 because although I was busy, I still had more free time.
A 9.5 may not mean anything to you, but it may mean the world to others. Just be considerate of people's situations.

Anyways, I'm glad we get recognized for this, even if it may not mean much.
Sorry for the little rant

Originally Posted by pinkprincess

The cutoff is not as high as it perhaps should be...just like the Honour Roll in high school was. On one hand it didn't mean a lot because someone who barely got the 80% got the same recognition as me (95+ average). On the other hand, it was still nice to have the recognition b/c I knew what I personally had accomplished.
Same thing in uni, but this time I don't really think of it as sharing with the "9.5" people even though my average so far is significantly above the cutoff (11.3).
I'm offended that you find the idea of someone with an average less than 10.5 laughable. Just because you may be surrounded by people with 10.5s doesn't mean it's true for everyone. You shouldn't make generalizations like that based on your own situation...it's a little ignorant. I'm not saying that it's a ridiculous average to achieve, because it's defiantly feasible...but you should just keep in mind that not everyone can do it. University's different. Everyone's in different programs, some harder than others...even within Life Sci. Being in a specialized program allows less room for "bird"/ mark booster courses which sometimes makes a big difference. Some people also have way more personal problems, responsibilities and financial burdens to deal with. I have a friend who had to work two jobs, volunteered, was a part of several clubs at school and still managed a 10ish average. I would say her 10 average means a lot more than my 11.3 because although I was busy, I still had more free time.
A 9.5 may not mean anything to you, but it may mean the world to others. Just be considerate of people's situations.

Anyways, I'm glad we get recognized for this, even if it may not mean much.
Sorry for the little rant

At my high school to get on the 'Honour Roll' you needed to have an 80% average, equivalent to what the requirements are at Mac for the DHL.

Originally Posted by herBs

At my high school to get on the 'Honour Roll' you needed to have an 80% average, equivalent to what the requirements are at Mac for the DHL.

But to achieve 80% in high school is a lot different than to achieve that mark in university.