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How Bowling Green State University calculates GPA
Bowling Green State University calculates GPA as a credit-weighted average: multiply each course’s grade points by its credits, add them up, and divide by total credits. The detail that matters is the grade scale.
The Bowling Green grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: On the Bowling Green scale, there is no A+ — A = 4.0 is the top grade, and there are no plus or minus grades at all.
Failing grade: Bowling Green State University uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
Retaking a course removes the earlier attempt's hours and grade from the GPA; the highest grade earned counts. Maximum three attempts.
Academic standing
Below 2.00 cumulative GPA; specific warning band varies by class standing (Freshman 1.50-1.99, Sophomore 1.70-1.99, Junior 1.80-1.99, Senior 1.90-1.99)
Latin honors at graduation
| Honor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| cum laude | 3.50-3.74 |
| magna cum laude | 3.75-3.89 |
| summa cum laude | 3.90+ |
Dean’s List
Bowling Green State University names students to its Dean’s List at a term GPA of 3.50 with 12 credit hours in the preceding semester.
Academic probation and dismissal
Academic warning / probation / dismissal: Below 2.00 cumulative GPA; specific warning band varies by class standing (Freshman 1.50-1.99, Sophomore 1.70-1.99, Junior 1.80-1.99, Senior 1.90-1.99).
Dismissal: Cumulative GPA below the warning band for class standing (e.g. below 1.50 for Freshmen, below 1.90 for Seniors).
The minimum cumulative GPA depends on how far through the degree a student is:
| Class level | Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| 0-29 (Freshman) credits | warning 1.50-1.99; below 1.50 probation/dismissal range |
| 30-59 (Sophomore) credits | warning 1.70-1.99; below 1.70 probation/dismissal range |
| 60-89 (Junior) credits | warning 1.80-1.99; below 1.80 probation/dismissal range |
| 90+ (Senior) credits | warning 1.90-1.99; below 1.90 probation/dismissal range |
Sources
Every figure on this page was read on one of these pages, all published by Bowling Green State University itself. Nothing here comes from a ranking site or an aggregator.
- www.bgsu.edu — Latin honors.
- www.bgsu.edu — academic standing.
- www.bgsu.edu — grading scale and GPA calculation.
Good to know
BGSU does not use plus/minus grades — only whole letters A, B, C, D and F carry GPA points, and BGSU runs on a semester (not quarter) calendar.
Every figure here was read from Bowling Green’s own registrar or catalog. Where a rule is set by an individual college rather than the institution, the page says so instead of presenting one college’s number as everyone’s.
Need to plan ahead? Use the target GPA planner to find the grades you need, or the final grade calculator for a single class. International student? See CGPA to US GPA (WES).