Honors & Awards

Department Fellows

Three (3) Department Fellows at most will be named each year. Two Fellows will be the two majors with the highest in-major GPA at the end of their junior year (3.5 minimum), who have also completed their language requirements in ancient Greek or Latin with at least a B or better. The third Fellow may be drawn from students minoring in ancient Greek, Latin or Ancient Greek and Roman Studies who have met the same requirements (using in minor GPA instead of major).

Department Recognition

Majors in Ancient Greek and Roman Studies are eligible for Departmental Recognition of Senior Research, according to guidelines established by the college, including the completion of a yearlong senior research project (AGRS 451 - Senior Research and AGRS 452 - Senior Research). Students should consult with the Chair of the department and the Registrar for specific requirements and acknowledgments. Departmental Recognition is intended to highlight students within the program who have excelled throughout their time in the program and who dedicate themselves to a serious research project

Eta Sigma Phi

Eta Sigma Phi is a national collegiate honorary society for students of Latin and/or ancient Greek. Members are elected by local chapters which have been chartered by the society. Denison is the Zeta chapter, founded in 1926.

In accordance with the national charter, in order to become a member students must:

• be a declared Ancient Greek and Roman Studies (classes of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029) or Classical Studies (Class of 2026) major or minor, or Greek or Latin minor.
• complete two (2) courses in either Greek or Latin (with a B+ or higher) and be enrolled in a second.
• hold an overall major/minor GPA of 3.3 in department.

Initiation is held early in the fall semester each academic year. Students receive a recognition cord from the national society for graduation.