Nominate a CISA student for an Outstanding Graduate Award or Dean’s Medal

A university-wide recognition, CISA's Outstanding Graduate Award is given to one master's or doctoral student; and CISA's Outstanding Undergraduate Award is given to one undergraduate student during the spring semester. During the fall semester, one Outstanding Graduate Award is given to a master's or doctoral student only. Awardees will be honored at ASU's Spring and Fall Commencement ceremonies and CISA's Spring and Fall Convocation ceremonies.

• The nominee must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• The graduating student must be completing a Bachelor’s degree in May or July. Students who completed coursework in a previous semester are not eligible. 
• The student nominated for this recognition must be available to take part in the production of a short video to be created by the ASU Enterprise Brand Strategy and Management team. A representative from the Enterprise Brand Strategy and Management team will be in touch with the student about the production timeline.
• The nominee is required to attend the ASU Undergraduate Commencement held in the spring semester of their graduation.
• The nominee is required to attend the CISA Convocation Ceremony held in the spring semester of their graduation.

• The nominee must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• The nominee must be completing a master’s, Juris Doctor or doctoral degree in December of 2025. Students who completed coursework in a previous semester are not eligible.
• The nominee must be available to take part in the production of a short video created by the ASU Enterprise Brand Strategy and Management Team. A representative from the Enterprise Brand Strategy and Management Team will be in touch with the student about the production timeline.
• The nominee is required to attend the ASU Graduate Commencement on Monday, December 15, at 9 a.m. at Desert Financial Arena. If the nominated student cannot attend the ASU Graduate Commencement, an alternate student will be recognized.
• The student nominated for recognition will also be required to attend the CISA Convocation Ceremony on Monday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Desert Financial Arena.
   

• Outstanding Graduate Nomination Form
• Student’s resume (PDF required)
• Letter of nomination from a CISA faculty or staff member (PDF required, Two pages max)

An exclusive CISA award, the Dean’s Medal is awarded to four undergraduate students; one student is selected per school and in the Office for Veteran and Military Academic Engagement. Each awardee will receive a medallion to be worn with their regalia at CISA’s Convocation ceremony. Dean’s Medalists will also carry their school’s gonfalon during the convocation processional.

• One awardee per school and OVMAE per semester
• Undergraduate student graduating fall 2025 (all degree requirements must be completed)
• Declared major in CISA
• Minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA
• Students who display exemplary academic achievement and a record of leadership and service.
• Must attend the CISA Fall 2025 Convocation Ceremony on Monday, December 15, at 7:30 p.m. at Desert Financial Arena.
• Please note: No student self-nominations

• Dean's Medal Nomination Form
• Student’s resume (PDF required)
• Statement of support from CISA faculty or CISA staff member (PDF required, One page max)