Suffolk University GPA Calculator

Suffolk University uses a standard 4.0 letter-grade scale for undergraduates, with no A+ grade: A (4.0), A− (3.7), B+ (3.3), B (3.0), B− (2.7), C+ (2.3), C (2.0), C− (1.7), D+ (1.3), D (1.0), D− (0.7), and F (0.0).

Grades of I (Incomplete), W (Withdrawal), P (Pass), IP (In Progress), AU (Audit), NC, and PC are not computed in determining honor points and have no impact on a student's scholastic average. Transfer (T) credit applies toward degree credit but is not applied toward the cumulative GPA.

Scholastic averages are computed by multiplying credit hours by the honor point equivalent for each grade. For example, a 4-credit course graded "A" counts as 16 honor points (4 credits × 4.0).

When a course is repeated, all grades remain on the transcript, but only the best evaluative grade is used to compute the cumulative GPA — except that if a student fails a course and also fails the retake, one F grade is calculated into the GPA. Grades of P, I, W, NC, and PC are excluded from GPA recalculation on a repeat.

Students are expected to maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, and a 2.0 GPA in their major and minor. Students at risk of falling below the required average in their major are monitored, and the Academic Standing Committee notifies the relevant academic department.

To be eligible for a degree, students must achieve not less than a 2.0 cumulative grade point average, and a minimum 2.0 GPA in the major (and in the minor, if applicable).

Graduation honors require a minimum of 60 semester hours completed at Suffolk University (CLEP credit does not count toward this):

• Summa Cum Laude: cumulative GPA of 3.85, with no grades of F or I
• Magna Cum Laude: cumulative GPA of 3.7, with no grades of F or I
• Cum Laude: cumulative GPA of at least 3.3, with no more than one grade of F or I

Transfer credit courses graded "C" or better apply toward degree credit but are not applied toward the cumulative grade point average.