Graduating Student Awards These awards are presented to students who have made exceptional contributions to the Rensselaer community through their academics, athletics, and service endeavors. These students are recognized for their dedication, hard work, and the lasting impact they’ve had both on campus and beyond. Dean's List The Dean's Honor List comes out every semester to celebrate undergrad students who’ve completed at least 12 credit hours at Rensselaer and earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher, with no grades below a C. Phalanx Awards A prestigious award that recognizes undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, character, and service to the RPI community. It's one of the highest honors that can be awarded to students at the institution, and recognizes those who have made significant contributions both in and out of the classroom.