How the GPA Is Calculated
Letter grades (other than P for passing) are converted to their numerical quality-point equivalents for purposes of computing the overall GPA, and GPAs are not rounded.
Grades of I (Incomplete), P (Pass), W (Withdrawal), AW (Administrative Withdrawal), and MW (Military Withdrawal) carry no quality points and are excluded from the GPA entirely. An Incomplete converts to an F if the coursework is not finished within the granted extension period.
Source: Grade Scale, GPA, and Credit Application policy: Grade Scale table, Incomplete section, Grade Point Average section — verified Aug 2026
Repeated Courses and GPA Basis
If an Excelsior source of credit is repeated, only the most recent grade earned for that source of credit is used in GPA calculations. The overall GPA is based on grades recorded for all Excelsior sources of credit applied to the student's degree program, whether taken before or after admission, and cannot be modified by removing grades already earned.
Source: Grade Scale, GPA, and Credit Application policy: Grade Point Average section — verified Aug 2026
Minimum GPA for Graduation
Excelsior requires an overall GPA of 2.0 to complete an undergraduate degree, and an overall GPA of 3.0 to complete a graduate degree or graduate certificate.
Source: Grade Scale, GPA, and Credit Application policy: Grade Point Average section — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Source: Grade Scale, GPA, and Credit Application policy: Grade Point Average section — verified Aug 2026
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Source: Grade Scale, GPA, and Credit Application policy: Grade Point Average section — verified Aug 2026
