Spartanburg Methodist College

The Achievement Award in Academics is given annually to graduating sophomores who have made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of academics.

The A.J.R. Helmus Poetry Awards are given annually to three students who produce the best poetry during the year. Award winners are selected by a small committee of faculty members who rate the pieces selected for inclusion in the magazine. Winners receive a cash prize.

The A. G. Carter Literary 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. Winners are chosen by English Division faculty and receive a framed certificate and cash prize.

On April 4, 2017, 18 Spartanburg Methodist College students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the national scholastic honor society for students at two-year colleges. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa requires an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher with a minimum of 16 academic hours. Students must be of good moral character and possess recognized good qualities of citizenship.

On April 4, 2017, 29 Spartanburg Methodist College students were inducted into Psi Beta, the national Psychology honor society for students at two-year colleges. Membership in Psi Beta requires an overall GPA of 3.25, completion of 12 academic hours with a B average in Psychology 101 and/or Psychology 201 and a high standard of personal behavior and integrity is required.

On April 4, 2017, 19 Spartanburg Methodist College students were inducted into Sigma Kappa Delta, the national English honor society for students at two-year colleges. Membership in Sigma Kappa Delta requires an overall G.P.A. of 3.3 with a B average in a minimum of one college course in English or literature.

The 2016-2017 GC Softball Team has been announced.

Sophomore Madison Morehead of Spartanburg successfully organized and produced an event to raise awareness of human trafficking. "27 Has a Name" included student performances in drama and dance, a photography exhibit and guest speakers. Held on February 27 on SMC's campus, the event generated positive news coverage for the college and successfully informed audiences of the scourge that is human trafficking.

Dr. Anita K. Bowles, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Development at Spartanburg Methodist College, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the fall 2016 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

Dr. Anita K. Bowles, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Development, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the fall 2016 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

Dr. Anita K. Bowles, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Development, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the fall 2016 academic semester. Dean's List students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average.

Dr. Anita K. Bowles, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Development at Spartanburg Methodist College, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the fall 2016 academic semester. Dean's list students must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average.

Georgia College welcomes all new students to Bobcat Territory.