However, students should not obsess over it to the point of burnout. If you miss the list by a fraction of a GPA point, it does not ruin your prospects. The true value lies in the habits you build to get there—discipline, engagement with material, and resilience—which are the actual skills that employers and grad schools desire.
, following the conclusion of the spring semester. To qualify for this academic year (2025–2026), students must achieve a GPA of 3.65 or higher
Unlike some universities that publish a fixed 3.5 GPA, NYU CAS uses a : the Dean’s List includes approximately the top 30% of students in each school/college (though internally, CAS often recognizes closer to 25%). This means if your semester GPA is 3.7 but the average GPA of CAS students that term is 3.72 due to easier grading curves, you might not make the list.
Historically, students have been notified of this achievement via email or mail .
To be eligible for the NYU CAS Dean's List, you must:
And if the update doesn’t come this time? Use the feedback to refine your approach. The Dean’s List isn’t a lifetime label—it’s a renewable challenge each fall and spring.
