1,273 Students Named to NJCU’s Final Dean’s List for Spring 2026

JERSEY CITY, N.J. | New Jersey City University has announced that 1,273 undergraduate students have earned distinction for their academic success by being named to the Spring 2026 semester Dean’s List. Among the honorees, 295 students achieved a perfect 4.00 grade point average (GPA) during the term, and 66 continue to maintain a perfect overall 4.0 cumulative GPA. | See past Dean's List recipients

For students to be eligible for Dean’s List accolades, they must earn a semester GPA average of 3.50 or better while enrolled in 12 or more countable credits. Part-time students who have excelled in a minimum of 6 to 11.5 credits for two consecutive semesters are also eligible. The full qualifications are available in the Academic Catalog.

Spring 2026 Dean’s List recipients by class include 362 freshmen, 415 sophomores, 211 juniors and 285 seniors.

The spring term saw an increase of 11.86 percent for sophomores earning Dean’s List distinction compared to the Fall 2025 semester. Meanwhile, the 285 seniors who finished their academic careers strong is a 15.85% increase from the previous semester.

“The Dean’s List represents more than high grades; it reflects determination, resilience, and a deep commitment to learning,” said Dr. Pia Stevens Haynes, Ed.D., Acting VP of Student Development and Community Engagement and Dean of Students. “Today, we celebrate the effort behind the achievement and the promise it represents for your future.”

Students who conclude their undergraduate studies with a 3.65 GPA or better will graduate with honors and be recognized at Commencement as cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude, if their GPA equates to the following:

• 3.65-3.79 cum laude
• 3.80-3.89 magna cum laude
• 3.90-4.00 summa cum laude

The full list of Fall 2026 Dean’s List recipients are listed below: