Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
Each year, the Office of Research and Graduate Programs, in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Relations, presents two awards to exceptional graduate students: the Outstanding Graduate Student Award and the Outstanding Thesis Award. The recipients receive special recognition at commencement, including a framed certificate, and are honored at an awards reception. In addition, each winner receives a check for $500. If you feel you qualify for either award or for further information, please contact Richard Savage, Building 41, Room 229, (805) 756-2328, rsavage@calpoly.edu, or your graduate coordinator.
Criteria for the Outstanding Graduate Student Award
- Academic Achievement
- Creative Achievement
- Scholarly/Professional Potential
- Service to the University Community
- Any other notable or outstanding characteristics which make the nominee exceptional
Criteria for the Outstanding Thesis Award
- Creativity and Originality
- Depth
- Significance
- Clarity of Expression
- Methodology
- Overall Quality