91ÁÔÆæ students have Merit
The University of North Georgia uses Merit to celebrate student accomplishments and turn those achievements into a verified online profile – a Merit page – for our students.
Check out our 91ÁÔÆæ page at to see what our students are accomplishing!
These pages are automatically updated by 91ÁÔÆæ when students make the dean’s list, study abroad, earn academic awards, and more.
Updates can also be shared with a network of stakeholders that care deeply about each student’s success: their high school, their hometown media outlets, their parents and friends via social networks. Updating these important audiences with personalized stories of success helps 91ÁÔÆæ demonstrate the plentiful opportunities available across our five campuses.
How does it work?
Faculty and staff members or organizations notify Strategic Communications & Marketing of exceptional student achievement or news, and a list of those who have earned the accomplishment.
NEW: Now faculty and staff at 91ÁÔÆæ can use to suggest a Merit update for a student or group of students; submissions go to 91ÁÔÆæ's Division of Strategic Communications & Marketing for consideration.
When an achievement is recognized, a brief article is written and a “badge” is awarded, which is published on the student’s Merit profile. In many cases, the information is also sent to the student’s hometown newspaper and to the state legislators who represent the student's hometown.
Strategic Communications & Marketing only accepts Merit achievements from faculty and staff members, so if you have a 91ÁÔÆæ accomplishment you think should be recognized, contact your academic or student support department and tell them about Merit! Or use our .
December 17, 2024
For the fall 2024 semester, the University of North Georgia (91ÁÔÆæ) awarded more than 900 degrees and certificates to graduates. More than 650 of the graduates participated in the fall 2024 commencement ceremonies held Dec. 7 at the Convocation Center at 91ÁÔÆæ's Dahlonega Campus.
December 16, 2024
University of North Georgia (91ÁÔÆæ) President Michael P. Shannon recognized students who achieved a 4.0 GPA during the fall 2024 semester. Students enrolled in 12 or more credit hours in bachelor's degree programs who achieved a 4.0 grade point average were named to the President's Honor Roll. Students
December 16, 2024
The deans of each of 91ÁÔÆæ's colleges announced the names of those students who made their respective lists for fall 2024. Dean's List recognition is achieved by having at least a 3.5 grade point average, carrying 12 or more credit hours in one semester and having no grade lower than B.
December 12, 2024
Five nontraditional female students at the University of North Georgia (91ÁÔÆæ) each earned a $2,000 scholarship from the Women of 91ÁÔÆæ on Dec. 5 at the Women's Holiday Scholarship Luncheon.
December 11, 2024
In a ceremony held Dec. 6 by the University of North Georgia, 17 graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants.
FAQs for students
Academic Achievements
Dean's List
- 3.5 grade point average
- 12 or more credit hours
- no grade lower than B
President's Lists
President's Honor Roll
- Enrolled in a bachelor's degree program
- 4.0 grade point average
- 12 or more credit hours
President's List
- Enrolled in an associate degree or dual enrollment program
- 4.0 grade point average
- 12 or more credit hours
If you have questions about any of these lists, contact registrar@ung.edu.