A.J.R. Helmus Foundation Award for Poetry
These awards are given to the student(s) who produce the best poetry for the literary magazine each year. The literary magazine advisor selects a faculty/staff member or a local writer to rate the pieces that are selected for inclusion in the magazine.

Academic Excellence -
May 16
Excellence in Criminal Justice Studies Winner - BA Program
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.

Academic Excellence -
May 16
A.G. Carter Literary Award 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.

Academic Excellence -
May 16
Excellence in Accounting Award
This award is given annually by SMC on the recommendation of the business faculty to a graduating senior in the BABA - Accounting Concentration degree program. The recipient must meet the following criteria: Completed all coursework required for graduation. Earned scores within the top 5% of their BABA concentration. Demonstrated a commitment to excellence in learning. Contributed to a positive classroom environment. Exemplified a high standard of ethics.

Academic Excellence -
May 16
Charles Moss Award for the Outstanding Graduate in Criminal Justice - Associate Program
This award is given annually. Winners must be graduating from the Criminal Justice program with the Associate in Criminal Justice degree and hold the highest grades in their criminal justice coursework. Additional consideration may also be given to the following information: work or volunteer experience in the criminal justice field while also pursuing the degree; outstanding performance in Sociology coursework; providing in-class leadership in criminal justice and/or Sociology courses; and demonstrating outstanding commitment and/or service to the SMC community.

Student Excellence -
May 16
Excellence in Management and Entrepreneurship
This award is given annually by SMC on the recommendation of the business faculty to a graduating senior in the BABA - Management and Entrepreneurship Concentration degree program. The recipient must meet the following criteria: Completed all coursework required for graduation. Earned scores within the top 5% of their BABA concentration. Demonstrated a commitment to excellence in learning. Contributed to a positive classroom environment. Exemplified a high standard of ethics.

Academic Excellence -
May 16
Business Award - Associate in Business
This award is given annually by SMC on the recommendation of the business faculty to an outstanding student in the Associate of Business degree program. The recipient must meet the following criteria: Completed at least three of the following business courses: BSAD 201: Principles of Macroeconomics BSAD 202: Principles of Microeconomics BSAD 205: Accounting I BSAD 206: Accounting II Earned scores within the top 5% of the courses listed above. Have an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. Demonstrate community involvement on campus or off (Sports, Student Government, Clubs, Church, or other community organizations) Contribute to a positive classroom environment and exemplify a high standard of ethics.

Student Excellence -
May 16
Graduated from Spartanburg Methodist College
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.

Graduation -
May 15
Excellence in Marketing and Sales Award Winners
This award is given annually by SMC on the recommendation of the business faculty to a graduating senior in the BABA - Marketing, and Sales Concentration degree program. The recipient must meet the following criteria: Completed all coursework required for graduation. Earned scores within the top 5% of their BABA concentration. Demonstrated a commitment to excellence in learning. Contributed to a positive classroom environment. Exemplified a high standard of ethics.

Academic Excellence -
May 16
Athletic Director's Honor Roll
The Spartanburg Methodist College athletic department is pleased to announce the spring 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.

Honor Roll -
May 14
Local Students Named to the Spring 2025 President's List at Spartanburg Methodist College
Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the spring 2025 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

President's List -
May 2
Spring 2025 Dean's List
Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the spring 2025 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Dean's List -
May 2
SMC Students Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
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.

Honor Society -
Apr 16
SMC Students Inducted Into Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society
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.

Honor Society -
Apr 16
SMC Students Inducted Into Psi Beta Honor Society
Spartanburg Methodist College recently inducted 5 students into the Psi Beta psychology Honor Society. Students receiving this honor achieved an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher and completed 12 academic hours with a B average in Psychology 101 and/or Psychology 201. Honorees must also maintain a high standard of personal behavior and integrity.

Honor Society -
Apr 14
Fall 2024 Dean's List
Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the fall 2024 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Dean's List -
2024 Dec 11
Fall 2024 President's List
Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the fall 2024 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

President's List -
2024 Dec 11
Spring 2024 President's List
Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the spring 2024 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

President's List -
2024 May 17
Graduated from Spartanburg Methodist College
On Saturday, May 4, Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) celebrated graduates from the fall of 2023 and spring of 2024 during its 2024 commencement ceremony held at Spartanburg High School. U.S. Army Major Jeremy Boeh served as the commencement speaker and Hali Gardner, of Boiling Springs, SC, was selected as the student speaker.

Graduation -
2024 May 8
SMC Names Heart of the Pioneer Award Winners
The Heart of the Pioneer Award was established to recognize student leaders who embody a pioneering spirit and who have made a significant positive difference on campus.

Academic Award -
2024 Apr 26
Spring 2024 Dean's List
Dr. Curt Laird, SMC Provost and Executive Vice President, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the spring 2024 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Dean's List -
2024 May 17
SMC Names Olin D. Johnston Good Citizenship Award Winner
Given in memory of the late Senator Olin D. Johnston to the student regarded as having rendered the greatest contribution to SMC.

Academic Award -
2024 Apr 26
SMC Names Travis Eiler General Excellence Award Winner
Given to a graduating student on the basis of citizenship, character, scholarship, and athletic ability.

Academic Award -
2024 Apr 26
SMC Names American Legion Award Winners
Given to graduating students (one male and one female) who display qualities of honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Academic Award -
2024 Apr 26
SMC Names Outstanding Freshman of the Year
The purpose of this award is to provide recognition of an outstanding freshman student at Spartanburg Methodist College. The student receiving the award must be classified as a freshman, having completed specific academic requirements (including being on track to have completed at least 24 credit hours with a 2.5 GPA). The outstanding freshman should have a positive image among students, faculty, and staff and with no disciplinary record. The student participates in extracurricular life in the college in a manner that reflects their leadership potential. Additional considerations include participating in community service, being a role model for other students, and representing the college in a positive light.

Academic Award -
2024 Apr 26
SMC Students Presented with Achievement in Athletics Award
The Achievement in Athletics Award is given annually to graduating student or students who have made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of athletics.

Student Excellence -
2024 Apr 26
SMC Names Achievement Award: Leadership Winner
Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of leadership.

Academic Award -
2024 Apr 26
SMC Names Achievement Award: Academics Winner
Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of academics.

Academic Award -
2024 Apr 26
SMC Names Winners for the Achievement Award: Service
Given to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of service.

Academic Award -
2024 Apr 26
SMC Names Reverend Samuel Haywood Poston Award Winner
Given in memory of Samuel Haywood Poston of Spartanburg, SC, a 1951 graduate of Spartanburg Junior College, former Chair, and faithful member of the Alumni Council, this award is presented annually to a male student judged to be representative of the Christian qualities of compassion, forgiveness, justice, loving care of others, and service to the community. The Chaplain selects the recipient.

Academic Award -
2024 Apr 26