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How to Calculate your GPA
In determining grade point averages the following computation is used:
| Grade | Quality Points |
|---|---|
| A | 4 |
| B | 3 |
| C | 2 |
| D | 1 |
| F, FTC, FX | 0 |
The current semester grade point average is computed by following three steps. First, find the sum of the quality points obtained by multiply the hours assigned to each course by the quality points assigned to the grade earned in the course. Second, find the total number of quality hours by adding the total number of hours for all courses taken during the semester. Third, divide the total number of quality points by the total number of quality hours. For example:
4 credit (quality) hours of A (4 points) = 16 quality points
4 credit (quality) hours of B (3 points) = 12 quality points
3 credit (quality) hours of C (2 points) = 06 quality points
3 credit (quality) hours of D (1 point) = 03 quality points
2 credit (quality) hours of F (0 points) = 00 quality points
16 total credit (quality) hours=37 quality points
Current semester grade point average=2.31
The student's grade point average for this semester, 2.31, is the result of dividing 37 by 16. The student's cumulative grade point average is found by dividing the total quality points earned in all courses completed at Coppin by the total number of quality hours at Coppin. Quality hours are associated only with courses that earn graduation credit.
How to calculate your GPA with Transfer Credits to Determine Latin Honors
Here is an example of how to calculate your GPA with transfer credits:
Transfer Credits Maryland Community College
| Courses | Course Name | Total Credits | Transfer Grade | Total Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Composition I | 3 | TC | 3 x 2 = 6 |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II | 3 | TC | 3 x 2 = 6 |
| BIOL 101 | Biology | 4 | TC | 4 x 2 = 8 |
| PSYCH 210 | Psychology | 3 | TC | 3 x 2 = 6 |
| MATH 113 | College Math | 3 | TC | 3 x 2 = 6 |
Total Credits: 16
Total Quality Points: 32
Coppin State University
Total Credits Earned at Coppin State University: 104
Total Quality Points Earned at Coppin State University: 356
Grade Point Average at Coppin State University: 356 ÷ 104 = 3.42
Computation of Grade Point Average for Honors
| Credit Type | Total Credits | Total Quality Points |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Credits | 16 | 32 |
| CSU | 104 | 365 |
| Totals: | 120 | 388 |
Overall Grade Point Average for Honors: 388 ÷ 120 = 3.23 (Not Qualified for Honors)
The Latin Honors and Grade Point Averages are Outlined Below:
To graduate Summa Cum Laude ("Highest Honors"), students must:
- be eligible for graduation from the University,
- have earned at least 48 credit hours at the University,
- and have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 to 4.00 in all university work.
To graduate Magna Cum Laude ("High Honors"), students must:
- be eligible for graduation from the University,
- have earned at least 48 hours at the University, and
- have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74 in all University work.
To graduate Cum Laude ("Honors"), students must:
- be eligible for graduation from the University,
- have earned at least 48 hours at the University, and
- have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 to 3.49 in all University work.
Consideration for honors at graduation for any Coppin undergraduate student (transfer or non- transfer) will be determined by the cumulative grade point average of all University work entered into the undergraduate student's permanent academic record, regardless of where the work was pursued. In addition to meeting the appropriate grade point average, any student graduating with honors shall have earned not more than one grade of 'D' or 'F'.