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Northeastern GPA
How Northeastern University calculates GPA
Northeastern University (Massachusetts) 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 Northeastern grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: Northeastern uses a 4.000 plus/minus scale with NO A+ — the top grade is A = 4.000. Values run A- = 3.667, B+ = 3.333, down to D- = 0.667, F = 0.000.
Failing grade: Northeastern University uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
In limited cases approved by the academic unit, a course may be substituted or repeated. Confirm specifics with the registrar.
Academic standing
Northeastern reports GPA to three decimals (e.g. A- = 3.667). Co-op terms don't carry letter grades.
Latin honors at graduation
| Honor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| cum laude | 3.500-3.699 |
| magna cum laude | 3.700-3.849 |
| summa cum laude | 3.850-4.000 |
Dean’s List
Northeastern University names students to its Dean’s List at a term GPA of 3.500 with full course load (minimum four courses or 16 semester hours for fall/spring semesters).
Academic probation and dismissal
Academic probation: failing to maintain good standing: overall GPA of 1.800 at end of each semester of freshman year, or cumulative GPA of 2.000 at end of each semester thereafter (plus at least 12 semester hours completed per semester).
Dismissal: remaining on probation after two full-term academic semesters, or below a 1.000 GPA or fewer than 4 earned semester hours in any semester.
The minimum cumulative GPA depends on how far through the degree a student is:
| Class level | Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| freshman year | overall GPA of 1.800 at end of each semester |
| sophomore and beyond | minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 at end of each semester |
Sources
Every figure on this page was read on one of these pages, all published by Northeastern University itself. Nothing here comes from a ranking site or an aggregator.
- catalog.northeastern.edu — Latin honors.
- catalog.northeastern.edu — academic standing.
- catalog.northeastern.edu — grading scale and GPA calculation.
Good to know
Northeastern uses a 4.000 scale with three-decimal grade points (A- = 3.667, B+ = 3.333, etc.) and, per its official grade table, NO A+ — the maximum is a plain A = 4.000. Generic calculators that add an A+ row or use 3.7/3.3 rounding will be slightly off for Northeastern.
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).