UpdatedSun, Mar 7, 2021 at 9:15 pm CT Reply Local students from Arlington Heights are receiving honors from various colleges and universities. We round them up with College Credits. (Shutterstock) ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL We re keeping track of all the major higher education accomplishments of area students. Send your submissions to eric.degrechie@patch.com. Tess Cruz Named To the University of Rhode Island Fall 2020 Dean s List The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce the Fall 2020 Dean s List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island s cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, and many other states and countries. To be included on the Dean s List, full-time students must have completed 12 or more credits for letter grades during a semester and achieved at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 or more credits for letter grades earning at least a 3.30 quality point average.