Graduation Honours

Graduation honours are based on a student’s grade point average at the time of graduation.  This honour is noted on the student’s academic diploma.  There are three levels of graduation honours that are recognized by the institution distinction, credit and pass.

4.0-3.51 Distinction
3.50-3.00 Credit
2.99-2.00 Pass

Other Special Awards given at graduation are:

Award for Excellence in Agribusiness Awarded to the Associate Degree graduate who has the highest cumulative grade point average over 3.50 and demonstrated academic excellence in the Agribusiness Programme
Award for Excellence in Agriculture  Awarded to the Associate Degree graduate who has the highest cumulative grade point average over 3.50 and demonstrated academic excellence in the Agricultural Programme
Award for Excellence in Aquaculture  Awarded to the Associate Degree graduate who has the highest cumulative grade point average over 3.50 and demonstrated academic excellence in the Marine Science Programme
Award for Excellence in Environmental Science Awarded to the Associate Degree graduate who has the highest cumulative grade point average over 3.50 and demonstrated academic excellence in the Environmental Science Programme
Award for Excellence in Marine Science Awarded to the Associate Degree graduate who has the highest cumulative grade point average over 3.50 and demonstrated academic excellence in the Marine Science Programme.
Best Student Research Project  Awarded to the Associate Degree graduate who has demonstrated outstanding research and scholarly potential and who has produced and presented the best student research project
Agricultural Policy Award  Awarded to the Associate Degree graduate who had a minimum cumulative grade  point average of 3.00 and who has exemplified outstanding academic achievement in Introduction to Agriculture I and who displayed acumen in agriculture policy
The Spirit of BAMSI Award Awarded to the Associate Degree graduate who exemplifies leadership, high personal character and who is involved in significant extracurricular activities and/or community service and obtained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or above.
The Prime Minister’s Award Awarded to the Associate Degree graduate who exemplifies academic distinction, obtaining the highest cumulative grade point average of 3.70 or above.  This student must have demonstrated consistent excellent academic performance in their studies.
Valedictorian Award Awarded to the Associate Degree graduate who has achieved the highest cumulative grade point average of the graduating class.