Gold Keys

A Gold Key may be awarded in each concentration to one graduate who has achieved a high degree of excellence in his/her chosen academic field. The criteria for the major medal are: a 3.50 GPA based on all credits in the major field completed through the January semester of the year of Commencement; a cumulative GPA of 3.00 through the January semester of the year of Commencement; 60 or more credits scheduled to be completed at MMC through the Spring semester of the year of Commencement; self-reliance in independent learning and research ability; written clarity of expression; verbal clarity of expression and breadth of purpose. Faculty members in each department decide on the recipient of the Gold Key award. There may be one honorable mention for each Gold Key. Two Gold Keys and two Honorable Mentions may be awarded in Communication Arts.