Student Awards
Undergraduate Academic Achievement Award for Students
The Academic Achievement Award is presented to the undergraduate student within the CCFA who achieves the highest GPA for the academic year.
The award includes a $250 check, which are presented during the University's Annual Honors Assembly in April. The recipient is determined and verified by the Graduation Analyst.
- For additional details, please contact CCFA at (901) 678-2350.
Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Award
The Dean’s Undergraduate Outstanding Achievement Award is presented to the student who demonstrates an exceptional level of creative/scholarly achievement throughout the student’s undergraduate studies in relation to peers within their discipline.
The criteria are based on the quality of the student’s creative/scholarly achievements and presentation.
Departments submit the selected nominee to Ashley Harris. Students nominated to the CCFA Leadership Team will receive a $100 check.
The Dean’s Undergraduate Outstanding Award winner will receive $250. All selected students will be recognized at the university-wide Honors Assembly.
- The deadline for departmental nominations is Thursday, March 6, 2025.
- View complete guidelines.
Graduate Creative Achievement Award
This annual award recognizes CCFA graduate students' outstanding achievement in the creative arts.
The College accepts one nomination each from the Department of Theatre & Dance, the Scheidt School of Music, the Department of Architecture, and the Department of Communication and Film.
Candidates are reviewed by the College Council of Graduate Studies, which makes its recommendation to the Graduate School.
- The deadline for departmental nominations is Thursday, February 20, 2025.
- View complete guidelines.
Graduate Outstanding Research Award
This annual award recognizes CCFA graduate students' outstanding achievement in scholarly research.
The College accepts one nomination from each department within the College of Communication and Fine Arts. Candidates are reviewed by the College Council of Graduate Studies, which forwards the highest-ranked applicant to the Graduate School.
- The deadline for departmental nominations is Thursday, February 20, 2025.
- View complete guidelines.
Graduate Art Purchase Award
The Graduate School will purchase an artwork chosen by the guest juror of AMUM's Annual
Juried Student Exhibition.
Students become eligible by entering their work in the exhibition. Additional purchases,
cash, and gift prizes are also awarded; these vary from year to year. Deadline for
submission is mid-December.
- For more information, please contact Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs, Lucas Charles at (901) 678-2350.
