Student awards
Graduating students are eligible for a number of awards to celebrate and recognise their significant contributions to UniSC. Awards are presented at graduation ceremonies when recipients are in attendance.
The Chancellor's Medal
The Chancellor’s Medal is presented to a student who contributes significantly to UniSC and the general community while achieving outstanding academic results.
Nominations for April ceremonies are now closed. Nominations for September ceremonies will open in mid-July.
University Medal
A University Medal may be awarded to graduating students enrolled in a three or four year Bachelor's degree, in recognition of academic excellence.
To be eligible a student must have undertaken at least 192 unit points at the University and must have achieved a final Grade Point Average of 6.80 or more (refer to Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA) - Academic Policy).
Medal for Academic Excellence
A Medal for Academic Excellence may be awarded to graduating students enrolled in a three or four year Bachelor's degree, in recognition of academic excellence.
To be eligible a student must have undertaken at least 192 unit points at the University and must have achieved a final Grade Point Average of 6.60 to 6.79 (refer to Grades and Grade Point Average (GPA) - Academic Policy).
Dean, Graduate Research Award for Outstanding Thesis
The University Council awards the Dean, Graduate Research Award for Outstanding Thesis in recognition of outstanding contribution to research and/or excellence in research practice by conferred Higher Degree by Research candidates.
Community awards
High-achieving members of the community can be considered for honorary awards. The Honorary Awards Committee, chaired by the Chancellor, meets twice a year to assess nominations for honorary awards in accordance with the Honorary Awards – Governing Policy.
Emeritus Professor
An honorary award of Emeritus Professor of the University may be made to a person who has occupied the position of professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast and has rendered sustained and distinguished service to the University. Through leadership or personal performance, this service has added to the University’s reputation in one or more of these areas: research, scholarship, teaching, academic innovation, management or community service.
Doctor of the University
An honorary award of Doctor of the University may be made to a person in recognition of excellence and extraordinary achievement in a significant area of human endeavour.
Senior Fellow
An honorary award of Senior Fellow may be made to a person in recognition of a significant and sustained contribution to the development of the University or of the Sunshine Coast region.