How the GPA Is Calculated
A grade point is calculated for each course by multiplying the grade points earned by the number of course credits. The cumulative grade point average (GPA) is found by dividing the sum of grade points for all graded courses by the total number of graded credit hours earned.
- Pass/fail (S/U) grades do not affect the cumulative GPA; S-graded courses still count toward total credits required for graduation, limited to two free electives per undergraduate career.
- Withdrawal (W) and Audit (X) carry no grade points and do not affect the GPA.
- An Incomplete (I) is provisional and automatically becomes an F if not resolved within three weeks of the semester's last regular exam, absent a Dean-approved extension.
- If a course is repeated, only the higher grade counts toward the GPA and graduation requirements; both attempts remain on the transcript, but credit is earned only once.
Source: Grades and Grading section, undergraduate catalog — verified Aug 2026
Academic Standing, Probation, and Suspension
The minimum cumulative GPA to remain in good academic standing is 2.00 (C average). Academic censure (probation or suspension) is assessed at the end of each fall and spring semester against these cumulative-GPA thresholds by credits attempted:
| Credits Attempted (Class) | Probation/Suspension Threshold |
|---|---|
| 0-23 (Freshman) | Below 1.75 |
| 24-53 (Sophomore) | Below 1.90 |
| 54-83 (Junior) | Below 2.00 |
| 83+ (Senior) | Below 2.00 |
Falling below the threshold for a single semester results in Academic Probation; falling below it for two or more successive semesters results in Academic Suspension.
Source: Academic Standing table, undergraduate catalog — verified Aug 2026
GPA Requirements for Graduation
A bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 120 semester credit hours and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 (C average) in the total program of study, plus a C average (2.00) or higher within the student's major department. The last 30 credits must be completed at La Salle. An associate degree likewise requires a cumulative GPA of 2.00.
Source: Requirements for a Bachelor's/Associate Degree, undergraduate catalog — verified Aug 2026
Graduation Honors and the Dean's Honor List
A bachelor's degree with honors requires a cumulative GPA of at least 3.4, with distinctions of cum laude (3.4), magna cum laude (3.6), and maxima cum laude (3.8).
The Dean's Honor List recognizes students completing at least 12 credits with letter grades of A, B, C, or D and a semester GPA of 3.5 or above (3 credits for non-traditional/evening students).
Source: Graduating with Honors and Dean's Honor List sections, undergraduate catalog — verified Aug 2026
How Transfer Credit Affects the GPA
Transfer credit is awarded for courses completed elsewhere with a grade of C or better, but the grade itself is not included in the computation of a student's GPA at La Salle — only credit hours transfer, not grade points. A maximum of 70 credits may be transferred from other regionally accredited institutions.
Source: Undergraduate Transfer Credit Policy, undergraduate catalog — verified Aug 2026
