Upd: Nyu Cas Deans List

This phrase—whether you read “UPD” as “Update,” “Upload,” or “Notification”—is the gateway to understanding one of the most prestigious academic honors at NYU. But when is it released? How do you check your status? What does it actually mean for your transcript and future?

Remember that to graduate from CAS, you must complete 128 total credits, fulfill your College Core Curriculum , and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA. The Dean's List benchmarks simply elevate your resume above this baseline.

Being named to the Dean's List is more than an internal pat on the back. It's a formal recognition with tangible value.

: If you have questions about graduation requirements or final honors eligibility, contact the CAS Advising Senior Support Team at cas.seniors@nyu.edu. Honors and Awards - NYU Bulletins - New York University nyu cas deans list upd

The "Dean’s List" notation now appears faster on transcripts.

At the time the list is officially compiled, your transcript must have no grades of Incomplete (I), Missing (N), or No Record (NR) .

Navigating NYU’s administrative policies requires attention to specific updates and differences across the global network: 1. Cross-School GPA Variations What does it actually mean for your transcript and future

CAS allows one pass/fail course per semester, but that course does not count toward the 12-credit minimum if taken as P/F. You need 12 credits (A-F).

Why the Dean’s List still matters

: A specific designation is added to both official and unofficial transcripts, typically appearing under the Spring semester entry of the applicable academic year. Being named to the Dean's List is more

The Dean's List isn't a semester-by-semester honor. Instead, it's based on your performance over the entire , including Fall, J-term, and Spring semesters. For a first-year student who starts in the Spring, eligibility is determined by the Spring and Summer semesters of that first year only.

To ensure you see that positive “UPD” next semester:

If you see that notation, congratulations! If not, and your GPA is above 3.6, wait one more week before contacting the CAS Advising Center.