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How to Calculate your GPA

In determining grade point averages the following computation is used:

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

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

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'.

The Presidential Scholarship is awarded for distinguished academic achievement and is the highest merit award at the University. Awardees must have a significant record of leadership and service to their schools and communities. Over their four years, Presidential Scholars will engage in programs and activities that will take their college experience to the next level of academia and prepare them to compete after graduation.

This four-year, renewable scholarship covers tuition, room, board, fees, insurance fee, and up to $2000/year in books. To qualify, a potential Scholar must be a current high school senior with a weighted high school cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. The test score requirements are an SAT score of 1200 or an ACT composite score of 25*. A potential Scholar must be a US citizen or a US permanent resident.

The scholarship is renewable provided the Scholar completes thirty (30) credit hours during the freshman year, enrolls in the Academic Excellence track via the Honors Program or the Leadership Excellence track, and maintains a cumulative 3.5 grade point average.

Scholars will select an Excellence track during summer orientation. Be sure to visit their webpages to learn more about each track.

Please contact the Office of Admissions for more details at 410.951.3610 or email admissions@coppin.edu.

*CSU is currently offering test optional admission. Other factors including submission of resumes and letters of recommendation may be considered in lieu of SAT and/or ACT scores.

Coppin State University has been partnering with the digital credentialing platform Parchment since 2020 to offer our students and alumni seamless access to their academic credentials. Benefits of the Parchment transcript service include:

• Receiving your official document electronically or via mail
• Electronic transcripts are typically available for download in one hour
• 24/7 secure access to transcript portal
• Email notifications on the progress of your transcript order
• The ability to upload supporting documentation and forms to accompany your transcript

How to order

Students and alumni can request transcripts by creating or logging into their existing Parchment account. Parchment only provides official transcript documents. Current students wanting to view their unofficial transcript can do so via EagleLINKS self service. 

Transcript costs

• Electronic Transcripts $10
• Paper Transcripts (Standard Mail- 3 to 5 Business days) $10
• Paper Transcripts (International Mail) $12

On-campus pick up remains suspended. Students needing same day service should select electronic delivery.