Grade Point Average (GPA)
The GPA is a numerical computation of a student’s academic record and is used to determine graduation eligibility, graduation honors, inclusion on the Dean’s List, probation, and suspension. The GPA is also used to determine continued eligibility for some financial aid programs. The GPA is calculated per semester by using the following criteria.
How to Compute Your Grade Point Average
*Please see the course syllabus for grading range and detailed information.
These are the only grades that affect your GPA. For all other letter grades, see Grade, Codes, Definitions.
To calculate your GPA, list all the courses you have taken at LaGuardia and write the grade you earned. Using the chart above, write the numerical value for each grade. Next write the number of credits each course is worth. Using a calculator, multiply the value and credits and write the answer in the quality points column. Take the total number of credits and divide them into the total number of quality points to reach your correct GPA.
Sample Calculation
LIST ALL COURSES | GRADE EARNED | NUMERICAL VALUE | X | CREDITS POINTS | = | QUALITY |
ENG 101 | A- | 3.70 | x | 3 | = | 11.1 |
MAT 200 | C | 2.00 | x | 4 | = | 8.0 |
SSS 100 | B- | 2.70 | x | 3 | = | 8.1 |
HUC 101 | D+ | 1.30 | x | 3 | = | 3.9 |
13 | 31.1 |
Divide 31.1 by 13 for the answer of 2.39. This student’s GPA is a 2.39 and a total of 13 credits.
Academic Standing & Retention Policy
CREDITS ATTEMPTED | MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GPA FOR GOOD ACADEMIC STANDING |
0.0-12.0 | 1.50 |
12.5-24.0 | 1.75 |
24.5-or more | 2.00 |
All students must achieve a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) to remain in good academic standing.
Dean's List
The Dean’s List is established every semester to honor those degree or certificate students who have achieved academic excellence. To be eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List in a given semester, a student must have:
Earned 9.0 credits or more;
Achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 for the semester;
Not received grades of F, FIN, D+, D, D-, INC, R, WU, or Z; and
Maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.00.