Spartanburg Methodist College

The Spartanburg Methodist College athletic department is pleased to announce the spring 2026 Athletic Director's Honor Roll. Student-Athletes who compile a 3.25 GPA or better while being enrolled in 12+ hours each semester will be named to the list.

The Spartanburg Methodist College athletic department is pleased to announce the fall 2025 Athletic Director's Honor Roll. Student-Athletes who compile a 3.25 GPA or better while being enrolled in 12+ hours each semester will be named to the list.

These awards are given to the student(s) who produce the best photography for the literary magazine each year. The literary magazine advisor asks an independent juror (a local artist, usually) to rate the work that is to be published in the magazine.

These awards are given to the student(s) who produce the best artwork for the literary magazine each year. The literary magazine advisor asks an independent juror (a local artist, usually) to rate the work that is to be published in the magazine.

Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Yandle have been committed supporters of Spartanburg Methodist College and its students for many years. In 2013, the Yandles were so moved by the story of our student speaker that they established and endowed a new award, the Yandle Class Leader Award to honor future student speakers. This award is to be given to the individual who is selected as the Student Speaker at commencement and carries a $1,000 scholarship.

Given in memory of the late Senator Olin D. Johnston to the student regarded as having rendered the greatest contribution to SMC.

The SGA Member of the Year Award is given to the SGA member or officer that showed the greatest commitment to SGA and great abilities of leadership and service to the student body throughout the academic year. The SGA Senate submits student nominations which are tallied to select a winner.

This award is given annually in memory of the late Dean A. G. Carter, Professor of English Literature, and is presented to the student who displays qualities of excellence in composition and literature. The English professors, in consultation with one another, choose the recipient.

The SGA Member of the Year Award is given to the SGA member or officer that showed the greatest commitment to SGA and great abilities of leadership and service to the student body throughout the academic year. The SGA Senate submits student nominations which are tallied to select a winner.

Candidates must be scheduled to graduate with a BA concentration in Criminal Justice by the summer term after commencement. Candidates are chosen from those with the highest grades in their criminal justice coursework. Consideration is given to the following additional information: academic discipline, integrity, empathy, and leadership. All full-time members of the Criminal Justice department are involved in the decision. Information may also be solicited from adjunct Criminal Justice faculty to help the full-time faculty reach a decision.

On Saturday, May 9, Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) held its annual Commencement ceremony, conferring degrees to graduates from the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025, at Spartanburg High School. Senior Luna Orozco, of Taylors, SC, was selected as the student speaker. She spoke of the community she found at SMC that encouraged her to grow and continue connecting with new communities. Orozco was awarded the Yandle Class Leader Award. SMC conferred a record 415 degrees, recognizing 77 bachelor's degrees and 338 associate degrees - both the most in the school's history for a single year.

On Saturday, May 3, Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) held its annual Commencement ceremony, recognizing graduates from the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025, at Spartanburg High School. Senior Victoria Farr, of Boiling Springs, SC, was selected as the student speaker and shared her story of perseverance in encouraging her classmates to go out and achieve great things.

Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students who have earned inclusion on the Dean's List for grades earned during the spring 2026 academic semester at Spartanburg Methodist College. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the 289 students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the fall 2025 academic semester at Spartanburg Methodist College. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students who have earned inclusion on the President's List for grades earned during the fall 2025 academic semester at Spartanburg Methodist College. Students named to the President's List have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the 221 students included on the President's List for grades earned during the fall 2025 academic semester at Spartanburg Methodist College. Students named to the President's List have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

This award is given annually in honor of the first president of KSA, Rev. Thomas (Tommy) R. Bailey, to the member of Kappa Sigma Alpha who has exhibited outstanding service to humanity through their hours of community service through their dedication and accomplishment of the projects sponsored by KSA. The advisors select this student through careful reviewing of records of participation, hours of service and overall spirit as exhibited in the organization.

This award is given annually in honor of the first president of KSA, Rev. Thomas (Tommy) R. Bailey, to the member of Kappa Sigma Alpha who has exhibited outstanding service to humanity through their hours of community service through their dedication and accomplishment of the projects sponsored by KSA. The advisors select this student through careful reviewing of records of participation, hours of service and overall spirit as exhibited in the organization.

Spartanburg Methodist College recently inducted 20 students into the Sigma Kappa Delta English Honor Society. Students receiving this honor achieved an overall GPA of 3.3 or higher with a B average in a minimum of one course in English or literature.

Spartanburg Methodist College is pleased to recognize the 2024 winners for the Viva Academia poster presentations. Students presented research projects they've been working on throughout the year. There was a wide range of topics covered.

Spartanburg Methodist College recently inducted 35 students into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Students receiving this honor achieved an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher with a minimum of 16 academic hours. Inductees must also be of good character and possess recognized good qualities of citizenship.

The Achievement Award in Leadership is given annually to graduating student or students who have made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of leadership.

Eight SMC students were recently elected to represent the student body as senators on the Student Government Association for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. The Student Government Association (SGA) is the main representative body for students at Spartanburg Methodist College. Students elected as senators serve a one-year term.

Four SMC students were elected to represent the student body as president, vice president, chief financial officer, and chief of operations on the Student Government Association Executive Team for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Student Government Association (SGA) is the main representative body for students at Spartanburg Methodist College. Students elected to an office serve a one-year term.

The Outstanding Drama Student Award is given to the student who has contributed the most to the drama program for four continuous semesters. Classes taken, grades made in these classes, outside of class participation and leadership in dramatic activities on and off campus, and attitude are all considered.

This award is given to student(s) who have completed a chemistry sequence or are in the second semester of a chemistry sequence. The student must also have completed or are in the second semester of either two semesters of biology or two semesters of physics.