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Take a look at what we've planned for I Love Coppin Week, October 12-16, 2026!
Coronation of Mister and Miss Coppin & Royal Court
Time: 6pm
Location: James Weldon Johnson Auditorium
Breast Cancer Awareness
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Location: Talon Lobby
Scary Movie Night
Time: 8pm – 10pm
Location: Tawes Ballroom
Battle of the DJs
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Fanny Jackson Coppin Birthday Celebration
Time: 12pm
Location: FJC statue
CSU All Star Day
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Location: PEC Arena
Volleyball – PINK GAME
Time: 6pm
Location: PEC Arena
Get active and stay involved in campus life
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.
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
| 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:
To graduate Magna Cum Laude ("High Honors"), students must:
To graduate Cum Laude ("Honors"), students must:
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:
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.
On-campus pick up remains suspended. Students needing same day service should select electronic delivery.
Got questions about the transcript ordering process? We have answers.
Same day service will not be offered at the CSU Records office. Students should select the electronic delivery option if same day service is required.
If your order status says "On Hold", your institution may need additional information (missing social security number, incorrect student ID, archived academic history) to process your order. Please contact the Office of Records & Registration at (410) 951-3700 should you incur this error message.
U.S. Mail typically requires up to seven business days for delivery. Parchment will resend the transcript one time free of charge if a reasonable amount of time has passed. Please remember that institutions can take 4-6 weeks to process incoming transcripts and make the necessary entries in their computer systems. During this time, your school may not be able to confirm that they received your transcript.
You can use the ‘Other Organization’ or ‘Other Individual’ option to manually enter the destination address.
Yes, there is an “attachments” button on the storefront during the ordering process.
Students who attended prior to 1991 are classified as “legacy/archived”.
No, electronic delivery is not available for archived transcripts. The student will still log into Parchment to place their order and will receive their transcripts via standard 3-5 business day mail.
Yes, split records are very common. The student will enter the year they began their studies as the “start date” to capture all of their academic history.
