The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has set a new record with 544 student-athletes named to the 2023-24 ACC Academic Honor Roll. This surpasses the previous record of 435 set in 2020-21.
Record-Breaking Academic Excellence in the ACC
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) announced its 2023-24 Academic Honor Roll, recognizing a record 6,187 student-athletes for their outstanding academic achievements. This marks the fifth consecutive year with over 5,500 honorees.
UNC Achievements:
- 537 Tar Heels honored, surpassing 500 for the second consecutive year
- UNC ranks fourth among ACC schools in number of honorees
ACC Academic Honor Roll Criteria:
- Participation in a varsity-level sport
- Minimum 3.0 GPA for the full academic year
ACC Commissioner’s Statement:
“We proudly recognize the record number of student-athletes for their academic and athletic successes. We also acknowledge the dedicated individuals supporting them on our campuses.”
Top Performing Schools:
- Duke: 620 honorees (leading the conference for the 36th time in 37 years)
- Notre Dame: 540
- Virginia: 538
- North Carolina: 537
- Boston College: 478
- Louisville: 447
- Clemson: 435
Multi-Time Honorees:
- 14 student-athletes earned their sixth ACC Academic Honor Roll recognition
- Multiple student-athletes from each school achieved their fifth recognition
The ACC’s commitment to academic excellence is evident in this record-breaking achievement, showcasing the conference’s dedication to supporting student-athletes’ success in both academics and athletics.
Key Highlights:
- (Update) 544 Tar Heels recognized for academic excellence
- 34% increase from the previous record
- 14 UNC teams had 100% of eligible student-athletes earn recognition
- 24 teams had 90% or higher recognition rate
- 73 Tar Heels earned highest honors with a 4.0 GPA
ACC Academic Honor Roll Criteria:
- Minimum 3.0 GPA for the academic year
- Completion of at least 12 credit hours
- No athletic eligibility issues
This achievement showcases the University of North Carolina’s commitment to academic excellence and student-athlete success.
I know what some of you are thinking…”whatup” with the math doh?! The difference between the two numbers, 537 and 544, is due to a slight discrepancy in the reporting of the number of University of North Carolina (UNC) student-athletes named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Initial Report: 537 Tar Heels were honored.
Updated Report: 544 Tar Heels earned recognition.
The increase of 7 additional student-athletes (from 537 to 544) might be due to:
- Updated data: The second article might have used more recent or updated data, which included additional student-athletes who earned recognition.
- Late additions: A few more student-athletes might have met the eligibility criteria and were added to the list after the initial report.
- Corrections: There could have been an error in the initial count, which was later corrected to reflect the accurate number of 544.