Grading System
Grade points are assigned only to course grades attained at High Point University for the purpose of calculating averages, honors, and academic standing. Faculty may elect not to use the plus/minus grading system in their course(s).
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Repeating Courses
When a course is repeated, the initial grade remains on the transcript; however, the higher of the two grades is used in calculating the student's cumulative GPA. Student-athletes must have at least 12 semester hours of new courses in repeat situations.
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Academic Standing
A student is in academic good standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher. A student not currently on probation has two consecutive semesters (summer excluded) to return to good standing. Academic probation is determined by a graduated cumulative GPA standard based on classification:
| Classification (credit hours) | Probation GPA range |
|---|---|
| Freshman (0–28) | 1.70–1.99 |
| Sophomore (29–59) | 1.80–1.99 |
| Junior (60–95) | 1.90–1.99 |
A student is academically ineligible to return if the cumulative GPA falls below: 1.70 (freshman, 0–28 credits), 1.80 (sophomore, 29–59 credits), 1.90 (junior, 60–95 credits), or 2.00 (senior, 96+ credits). An ineligible student may appeal for one semester of re-admission by submitting an Appeal Letter to the Office of Academic Services. After 96 or more credit hours, a student must have a 2.0 GPA (Senior Eligibility) or be declared academically ineligible, with the same appeal option.
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Graduation GPA Standard
A student must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher to graduate from High Point University.
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