Grade notations
Monroe University transcripts record letter grades, each with a numerical value on a 4-point scale. Beyond the graded letters, several administrative notations appear on the transcript:
- I (Incomplete) — assigned only in rare circumstances with prior approval; automatically changes to an F if not completed before the add/drop period.
- AW (Administrative Withdrawal) — a punitive grade for students who leave the University for a disciplinary reason; counted as an attempted course and calculated as an F in the GPA.
- UW (Unofficial Withdrawal) — a grade-neutral notation for students who discontinue attendance without official notice; not included in the GPA.
- W (Official Withdrawal) — assigned for an official course withdrawal after the add/drop period; does not affect the GPA.
- Not computed in the GPA: AU (Audit), P (Satisfactory completion), PL (Prior learning credit), PR (Proficiency credit), R (Must repeat the course), TR (Transfer credit).
Source: Undergraduate Academic Policies — Grades / Grading Scale — verified Sep 2026
Calculating the GPA
Semester GPA: for each course, multiply the grade's numerical value by the number of course credits to get grade points; total the semester's grade points and divide by the number of credits attempted.
Cumulative GPA: add up grade points across all semesters and divide by the total credits attempted at Monroe University.
Transfer credits, "P" grades, and grades for non-credit courses are not included in the GPA calculation. If a repeated course is passed after a prior F (or AW), the new grade replaces the original in the GPA calculation; if a student fails a course more than once before passing it, the passing grade replaces only one of the F grades. All grades for courses attempted remain on the transcript regardless of repeats.
Source: Undergraduate Academic Policies — Calculating the Grade-Point Average (GPA) — verified Sep 2026
Standards of Academic Progress
Academic standing is reviewed at the end of each semester against a minimum required cumulative GPA:
| Semester | Required cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.75 |
| 2 | 1.25 |
| 3 | 1.50 |
| 4 | 1.75 |
| 5–12 | 2.00 |
Students who fail to meet the required cumulative GPA at the stated semester are academically dismissed (with a right to appeal for unusual circumstances). Students with a cumulative GPA below 2.0 are separately placed on academic alert, which does not affect financial-aid eligibility but flags the need for academic support.
Source: Undergraduate Academic Policies — Academic Standing / Academic Dismissal / Academic Alert — verified Sep 2026
GPA requirement for graduation
To graduate, a candidate must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum GPA of 2.0 in their major area. Some degree programs may set additional requirements.
Source: Undergraduate Academic Policies — Academic Standing / Graduation Requirements — verified Sep 2026
Academic honors
Semester Honors (full-time load of at least 12 credit-bearing credits, no grade below C): President's List 3.80–4.00, Dean's List 3.60–3.79. Students who earn an "R" in any course, or who have a confirmed academic-integrity violation that semester, are not eligible.
Latin/Commencement Honors (by cumulative GPA at commencement): Summa Cum Laude (With Highest Honor) 3.80–4.00, Magna Cum Laude (With High Honor) 3.60–3.79, Cum Laude (With Honor) 3.40–3.59.
Source: Undergraduate Academic Policies — Academic Honors / Latin Commencement Honors — verified Sep 2026
Transfer credit grading
A grade of C or better is required for a course to be accepted as transfer credit (some schools or programs may require higher). Because Monroe University does not generally transfer the value of letter grades, accepted transfer credits do not carry a grade value into the Monroe University GPA.
Source: Undergraduate Academic Policies — Transfer Credit — verified Sep 2026
