Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) GPA Calculator

Under the Repetition of Course for Grade Replacement policy (University Group Policy #200.18), only courses in which a grade of C- or lower was earned may be repeated. A course may be taken a maximum of three times (two repeats). The highest grade earned in an approved repeat is used to compute the GPA; the other attempt(s) remain on the transcript but are excluded from the GPA. Undergraduates may replace grades in a maximum of four courses or 16 semester hours this way.

A grade of I (Incomplete) is temporary and carries no grade points. The missing work must be completed within 12 months, or the registrar automatically assigns a grade of F. P (Passing), W (Withdraw), and AU (Course Audit) also carry no grade points and are indicators of status only.

Under University Group Policy #301.9, undergraduates must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and satisfactorily complete at least 67% of cumulative credit hours attempted to remain in Good Academic Standing (GAS) and make Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).

Falling short automatically places a student on Academic Warning for one semester, then Academic Probation for up to two consecutive semesters if the GPA or completion rate is still not met. Failure to meet the requirement after two consecutive semesters of probation results in Academic Suspension — two regular-term semesters for a first suspension, three consecutive academic years for a second. Transfer credit cannot be used to clear a probationary or suspension status; it must be resolved through enrollment at WSSU.

Under University Group Policy #302.7, an undergraduate degree from Winston-Salem State University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours with an overall grade point average of 2.0, in addition to satisfying major/minor and general-education curriculum requirements.

Candidates who complete at least 60 graded semester hours at WSSU are eligible for Latin honors at commencement: Summa Cum Laude (GPA 3.80–4.00), Magna Cum Laude (GPA 3.50–3.79), and Cum Laude (GPA 3.00–3.49).

Candidates with at least 30 but fewer than 60 graded semester hours at WSSU are instead designated Distinction, requiring a GPA of 3.00–4.00.

Transfer credit cannot be used to clear an Academic Probation or Academic Suspension status — a student must resolve either condition through enrollment at Winston-Salem State University itself.