How Your GPA Is Calculated
Cumulative GPA is calculated to the tenth of a point. For example, if a 2.0 GPA is required, a 1.94 falls below the requirement while a 1.95 meets it.
Students may repeat any course. The earlier attempt stays on the transcript, but only the higher grade counts toward the cumulative GPA.
Source: OCU 2025-26 Academic Catalog, Undergraduate Policies (GPA Requirements; Replacing Low Grades). — verified Sep 2026
GPA Probation and Suspension
Students who fall below the minimum GPA for their attempted credit hours (including transfer hours) are placed on academic probation or suspension, which is recorded on the transcript. A semester GPA below 1.6 results in probation regardless of hours attempted.
| Credit Hours Attempted | Probation if Cumulative GPA Below | Suspension if Cumulative GPA Below |
|---|---|---|
| 1-18 | 1.7 | — |
| 19-32 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 33-48 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| 49-59 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| 60+ | — | 2.0 |
Source: OCU 2025-26 Academic Catalog, Undergraduate Policies, GPA Sanctions table. — verified Sep 2026
Minimum GPA to Graduate
Undergraduate degree programs require a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA to graduate. Certificate programs require a 2.5 cumulative GPA in certificate courses to complete the program.
Source: OCU 2025-26 Academic Catalog, Undergraduate Policies, GPA Requirements section. — verified Sep 2026
Dean's List and Latin Honors
The Dean's List recognizes undergraduates enrolled in at least 12 graded semester hours who achieve a semester GPA of at least 3.50, with no incomplete, unsatisfactory, or F grades, published each fall and spring semester.
Latin honors are awarded to bachelor's degree graduates only, based on cumulative GPA and credit hours earned at OCU:
| Honor | 60+ Credit Hours at OCU | 40-59 Credit Hours at OCU |
|---|---|---|
| Cum Laude | 3.50-3.74 | 3.55-3.79 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.75-3.89 | 3.80-3.94 |
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.90-4.00 | 3.95-4.00 |
Source: OCU 2025-26 Academic Catalog, Undergraduate Policies (Dean's List; Graduation Honors). — verified Sep 2026
Transfer Credit Grade and Limits
Transfer courses must meet a minimum grade: C- (1.7) or higher for undergraduate credit, B (3.0) or higher for graduate credit. Some programs require a higher grade for courses in the major.
| Degree Level | Maximum Transferable | Typical Program Length | Typical Transfer Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate | 75% | 60 credit hours | 45 credit hours |
| Bachelor's | 75% | 120 credit hours | 90 credit hours |
| Master's | 25% | 36 credit hours | 9 credit hours |
Source: OCU 2025-26 Academic Catalog, General Policies, Transfer Credit section (p.46-47). — verified Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Ohio Christian University (OCU) use?
Where does this OCU grade scale come from?
Does this calculator use OCU's graduate grading scale?
No. This calculator uses Ohio Christian University's Undergraduate Grading System (A through F on a 4.0 scale). OCU's Academic Catalog publishes a separate, narrower Graduate Grading System — it awards only A through C+ (graduate courses graded C or below do not fulfill degree requirements and must be repeated), with a wider 0-73% failing range. Graduate students should refer to the catalog's Graduate Policies section rather than this calculator.
Source: OCU 2025-26 Academic Catalog, Graduate Policies, Grading System (p.32); excluded per R19. — verified Sep 2026
