How grades are calculated
Each course grade is based on coursework completed during the semester (assignments, midterms, and in-course activities) plus a final examination, with the overall course score computed out of 100.
The course score is converted to a letter grade, and the university's grade point average is calculated on a 4.00-point scale, per SEU's own Executive Rules for the Study and Examination Regulations.
Source: SEU Executive Rules (Univ. Council Resolution 1447/2-2), Ch. 1 definitions and Executive Rule to Article 37. — verified Aug 2026
Semester and cumulative GPA formulas
The semester GPA is the sum of grade points earned in a semester (or study level, or full academic year) divided by the sum of credit units attempted in that period; a course's points equal its credit units multiplied by the grade's point weight.
The cumulative GPA is the sum of grade points earned in every course studied since enrollment, divided by the sum of credit units for those courses.
Source: SEU Executive Rules, Chapter One definitions (المعدل الفصلي / المعدل التراكمي). — verified Aug 2026
Academic warning and dismissal
A student is dismissed from the university after three consecutive academic warnings for a cumulative GPA below the minimum required for graduation, though the University Council may grant an additional chance to raise the GPA.
A student dismissed after an unexcused break in study may request re-enrollment only if their cumulative GPA is not below 1.00 out of 4.00. A student dismissed for disciplinary reasons may request re-enrollment (after a required wait) only if their cumulative GPA is not below 2.00 out of 4.00.
Source: SEU Executive Rules, Executive Rules to Articles 19, 20 and 22. — verified Aug 2026
Minimum GPA to graduate
A student may graduate only after completing all program requirements with a cumulative GPA not below 1.00 out of 4.00 (the "Pass" grade) — the university-wide floor. A college may require a higher graduation GPA for its own programs, subject to University Council approval.
Source: SEU Executive Rules, Executive Rule to Article 42. — verified Aug 2026
Graduation honors
At graduation, the overall academic classification is based on cumulative GPA: Excellent (3.50-4.00/4.00), Very Good (2.75 to less than 3.50/4.00), Good (1.75 to less than 2.75/4.00), or Pass (1.00 to less than 1.75/4.00).
Latin honors are awarded separately to graduates who have never failed a course (at SEU or elsewhere) and completed at least 60% of graduation requirements at SEU: first-class honors for a GPA of 3.75-4.00/4.00, and second-class honors for a GPA of 3.25 to less than 3.75/4.00.
Source: SEU Executive Rules, Executive Rules to Articles 37 and 39. — verified Aug 2026
Transfer and course-equivalency GPA rules
A student transferring into SEU from another institution, or between SEU's own colleges, departments, or majors, must generally hold a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 (or its equivalent) at the time of transfer, though a college council may grant an exception.
Courses equated from prior study elsewhere are recorded on the academic record but are excluded from the cumulative GPA calculation; equivalency requires a grade of at least "Good (C)" in the original course, at least 75% content overlap with the SEU course, no more than 5 years since completion, and a cap of 40% of the specialization's total plan hours.
Source: SEU Executive Rules, Executive Rules to Articles 23, 24 and 25. — verified Aug 2026