School of Management McLaren Awards

The School of Management honors one qualifying undergraduate student as its Valedictorian. The Valedictorian exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and scholarship in the Jesuit tradition. A leader in the finest sense of the word, the Valedictorian demonstrates selfless service to the University community while reflecting excellence in all academic pursuits, and is firmly committed to the mission of the University. In particular, the Valedictorian has helped to create a campus-wide environment that values each individual, heightens ethical standards, instills a passion for justice, and integrates faith with life.

Eligibility Requirements

As described in the University catalog, to be eligible a student must:

• have earned a minimum of 60 letter-graded credits completed at USF prior to the semester in which they are participating in Commencement;
• have a minimum grade-point average of 3.85 based on the last term completed;
• complete all requirements for their degree by the conclusion of the fall term for December commencements, or by the conclusion of the spring or summer term for May commencements, with no outstanding or incomplete credits;
• have filed an Application for Graduation by the required deadline and be eligible to participate in the undergraduate commencement ceremony.

In addition, the student must not have received any sanction imposed as an outcome of a campus disciplinary process (academic or non-academic) within the last three semesters preceding the term in which they are participating in commencement.

A medal and a gift of the McLaren School of Management is awarded to the graduating senior (BSBA and BAM) who has best exemplified -- through their academic accomplishments, extracurricular work, and personal life -- the mission and values of the University of San Francisco.

Eligibility Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree will have fulfilled the following minimum requirements by the beginning of the term in which they are graduating (except where noted below):

Fall Commencement

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree to be conferred at the conclusion of the spring or summer 2025 term;
• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.75;
• No Incomplete (I) or ‘missing’ (NR) grades;
• Completed a minimum of 60 letter-graded credits at USF (including current registration);
• Completed a minimum of 40 letter-graded credits in the McLaren School of Management (including current registration);
• Submitted an Application for Graduation by the required deadline and be eligible to participate in commencement (eligibility determined by the Graduation Center). 

Spring Commencement

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree to be conferred at the conclusion of the spring or summer term;
• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.75;
• No Incomplete (I) or ‘missing’ (NR) grades;
• Completed a minimum of 60 letter-graded credits at USF (including current registration);
• Completed a minimum of 40 letter-graded credits in the McLaren School of Management (including current registration);
• Submitted an Application for Graduation by the required deadline and be eligible to participate in commencement (eligibility determined by the Graduation Center). 

Eligibility Requirements: Bachelor of Arts in Management (BAM) - Professional Bachelor's Degree Program (Spring term only)

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts in Management degree in the Professional Bachelor's Degree Program will have fulfilled the following requirements by the beginning of the spring term in which they are graduating (except where noted below):

• Bachelor of Arts in Management degree to be conferred at the conclusion of the spring or summer term;
• A cumulative GPA of at least 3.75;
• No Incomplete (I) or 'missing' (NR) grades;
• Completed a minimum of 36 letter-graded credits at USF (including current registration);
• Submitted an Application for Graduation by the required deadline to be eligible to participate in the spring commencement (eligibility determined by the Graduation Center).

Graduating students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program and the Bachelor of Arts in Management (BAM) program (spring term only) may apply for the School of Management Dean's Service Award. 

The Dean’s Service Award recognizes the achievements and contributions of individual students who have demonstrated a dedicated commitment to the greater good -- a reflection of the University’s mission and values.

The successful applicant will have made a positive impact on the School of Management (SOM), the University of San Francisco (USF), a local community or organization, or a national/global organization. Examples include community service; helping marginalized communities; taking action and/or developing programs or initiatives that positively benefit SOM, USF, its students, and/or society.

Note: Service must have been performed while a student at USF; service completed prior to enrolling at USF will not be considered. Your service should demonstrate a substantial commitment beyond the volunteer work you completed in a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) course or as part of another course.

Eligibility Requirements

1. A graduating senior in the BSBA program or the BAM program (spring term only);
2. An Application for Graduation filed by the required deadline;
3. Eligible to participate in commencement (eligibility is determined by the Graduation Center).

Application Requirements

• A completed application;
• Documentation of service performed (letter from organization verifying service; see application for details);
• Application and supporting documentation must be submitted by Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (PST).

It is the responsibility of the student to submit their completed application and required materials by the stated deadline in order to be considered for this award.

An inscribed desk set, the gift of A. Russell Berti, BA ’26, JD ’28, LLM ’29, in memory of his father, Augustin B. Berti, is awarded to the graduating senior of the McLaren School of Management who has earned the highest record of scholarship.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for this award, a student must:

• be a graduating senior;
• have completed a minimum of 60 letter-graded credits at USF prior to the semester in which they are participating in commencement;
• have the highest grade-point average based on the last term completed;
• complete all requirements for their degree by the conclusion of the term in which they are participating in commencement (fall or spring term);
• no outstanding or incomplete credits;
• have filed an Application for Graduation by the required deadline and be eligible to participate in the undergraduate commencement ceremony.