University Academic Awards

University Academic Awards

For students to be eligible for academic awards presented at the May Commencement ceremony, they must have either graduated in the previous Summer or Fall term or be a candidate for graduation for May.

The University Scholar of the Year Award

Presented to the student who, in the four-year undergraduate program at LMU, is determined to have achieved the best overall academic record in the graduating class.

The Ignatian Award

Awarded to the graduating senior man who has achieved well academically and who has distinguished himself in
leadership and service to the student body and the University.

The Marian Award

Awarded to the graduating senior woman who has achieved well academically and who has distinguished herself in leadership and service to the student body and the University.

The Valedictorian Award

Presented to the student who, in the four-year undergraduate program, is chosen after a presentation to the Valedictorian Committee to give the Valedictorian Address at the Undergraduate Commencement Services.

Presidential Citations

Presented to outstanding graduates who have combined excellence in the classroom with effective service and
leadership in the University community.