F/FIN Retake Exclusion & Repeat Course Policy
A student who earns a grade of F or an administrative failing grade (FIN) and later retakes the course with a grade of C or better will no longer have that F or FIN grade computed into the GPA, subject to: the policy has applied since Fall 1990; the original failing grade must have been earned after September 1, 1984; a maximum of 16 failing credits may be deleted from the GPA across all of CUNY; the grade remains on the transcript but is excluded from the GPA calculation; the original F must have been earned at LaGuardia; and partial deletions are prohibited.
Under the Repeat Course Policy (effective Fall 2022), students are limited to one repeat per course for courses in which a passing grade was already earned, and may repeat no more than 3 courses in total. For a repeated course, the GPA reflects the highest grade earned.
Source: LaGuardia CC Catalog, Grading Policies page, 2025-2026 — verified Aug 2026
Academic Standing & Retention Policy
All students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA to remain in good academic standing, based on total credits attempted:
| Credits attempted | Minimum cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| 0.0–12.0 | 1.50 |
| 12.5–24.0 | 1.75 |
| 24.5 or more | 2.00 |
Source: LaGuardia CC Catalog, Grade Point Average (GPA) page, 2025-2026 — verified Aug 2026
GPA Requirement for Graduation
A cumulative GPA of 2.00 (C average) is required for graduation, in addition to passing required basic skills tests and completing major requirements.
Source: LaGuardia CC Catalog, GPA Requirements (Graduation) page, 2025-2026 — verified Aug 2026
Graduation & Dean's List Honors
A graduate with a cumulative GPA between 3.50 and 3.89 is graduated "with honors"; a cumulative GPA of 3.90 or better earns "with high honors," inscribed on the diploma and noted on the transcript.
The Dean's List honors students each semester who have earned 9.0 or more credits, achieved a 3.50 semester GPA, received no grade of F, FIN, D+, D, D-, INC, R, WU, or Z, and maintained a 2.00 cumulative GPA.
Source: LaGuardia CC Catalog: GPA Requirements (Graduation) page + Grade Point Average (GPA) page, 2025-2026 — verified Aug 2026
Transfer Credit (TCR)
Students who transfer to LaGuardia with credits earned at other accredited colleges and universities receive the Transfer Credit (TCR) grade, which carries no grade-point value and is not calculated in the GPA. Transfer credits are evaluated by the Transfer Credit Office based on guidelines set by the academic department. Students may receive a maximum of 50% of the required credits for a certificate in transfer toward that certificate, and up to 30 transfer credits toward a degree.
Source: LaGuardia CC Catalog, Grade Codes/Definitions page, 2025-2026 — verified Aug 2026
