CUNY GPA Calculator, New York, NY Grading Scale

Grading Scale

4.0

with plus/minus

Dean's List

3.50+

cumulative GPA

Probation

below 2.0

cumulative GPA floor

What Is a Good GPA at CUNY?

A GPA of 3.4 or higher is considered solid across the CUNY System, with averages varying by campus (Macaulay Honors at 3.6, Hunter at 3.2, Baruch at 3.4, City College at 3.2). Dean's List thresholds typically sit at 3.5 term GPA. Latin honors require 3.5 / 3.7 / 3.85 cumulative GPA at most CUNY campuses.

How CUNY Calculates GPA

City University of New York (CUNY) uses a 4.0 grade point scale and uses plus/minus modifiers (A-, B+, B-, and so on). The school caps A+ at the same 4.0 value as an A, which matters when converting letter grades from a transcript that records A and A+ separately. Each course's grade points multiply by its credit hours, those quality points sum across all courses, and the total divides by total credits attempted.

CUNY GPA Formula

GPA = Sum(Grade Points x Credit Hours) / Sum(Credit Hours)

Where:

Grade Points = letter-grade value on the 4.0 scale
Credit Hours = credit value of the course on the CUNY transcript
A+ = 4.0 (same as A on the standard scale)

Example: A 4-credit class with an A (4.0 points) and a 3-credit class with a B+ (3.3 points): quality points = 4 × 4.0 + 3 × 3.3 = 25.9, total credits = 7, GPA = 25.9 / 7 = 3.70.

CUNY Grading Policy Notes

The City University of New York system spans 25 campuses including senior colleges (Baruch, Brooklyn, City, Hunter, Queens, Lehman, John Jay, College of Staten Island, Medgar Evers, York), community colleges, and graduate centers. Each senior college maintains independent honors thresholds. System-wide policies include 16-credit Grade Replacement.

CUNY Honors and Recognition

Dean's List at CUNY

CUNY lists students with a GPA of 3.50 or higher on the Dean's List. Dean's List is based on cumulative GPA across all completed terms.

Academic Standing and Repeat Policy at CUNY

Academic Probation Threshold

CUNY places students on academic probation when their cumulative GPA drops below 2.0. Probation usually triggers mandatory advising, restricts course registration, and can affect financial aid or scholarships. Use the calculator to model remaining semesters and see how many A or B grades would lift the GPA back above the 2.0 floor.

Repeating a Course at CUNY

Under CUNY's repeat policy, the new grade replaces the old grade in the GPA calculation. This calculator treats every entered row as a distinct graded attempt; if your school replaces the old grade, leave off the original, and if both count, enter both lines. Always confirm the final transcript version with the registrar before relying on a projected GPA.

Grade Forgiveness at CUNY

Yes. CUNY allows Grade Replacement at all senior colleges for up to 16 credit hours of D or F coursework. The repeat grade replaces the original in the GPA when retaken at the same CUNY campus.

Major GPA Requirements at CUNY

Most majors require 2.0 minimum cumulative across all CUNY campuses. Competitive majors at Baruch (Zicklin) and CCNY engineering require 3.0+ in prerequisites.

What Makes CUNY Grading Distinctive

25 campuses across New York City
System-wide 16-credit Grade Replacement
Macaulay Honors College runs across multiple CUNY campuses

CUNY at a Glance

Institution type: public comprehensive system
Location: New York, NY
Undergraduate enrollment: 500,000
Founded: 1847
Athletic conference: CUNYAC / ECAC
Registrar source: CUNY official grading policy

Related GPA Tools

To roll this CUNY GPA into a cumulative figure across multiple semesters, use the cumulative GPA calculator. For a semester-by-semester view with optional prior-GPA import, use the college GPA calculator. To compute individual course grades before they hit your transcript, switch to the grade calculator.

Accuracy Note

This calculator follows the grading policy published by the CUNY registrar as of 2026-05-05. Policies are reviewed periodically; the "Last verified" date in the footer reflects the most recent confirmation. Always cross-check your final GPA against your official transcript. The tool models the same formulas registrars use but cannot account for grade forgiveness petitions, audit decisions, or exceptions approved by the dean of students.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate my CUNY GPA?

Enter each CUNY course you have taken, select your letter grade, and enter the credit hours from your transcript. The calculator converts each grade into grade points on the standard 4.0 scale, multiplies by credit hours, and divides by total credits. CUNY uses plus/minus modifiers (A-, B+, B-, and so on) and caps A+ at the same 4.0 value as an A, which this calculator reflects by default.

What GPA do I need for the CUNY Dean's List?

CUNY requires a GPA of 3.50 or higher to qualify for the Dean's List. Dean's List at this school is based on cumulative GPA across all completed terms.

What is the GPA cutoff for academic probation at CUNY?

At CUNY, students fall into academic probation when their GPA drops below 2.0. Probation status typically restricts course registration, triggers mandatory advising, and may affect financial aid eligibility. Use this calculator to check where your current term and cumulative averages land relative to the 2.0 floor.

Does CUNY award Latin honors at graduation?

CUNY does not publish fixed Latin honors GPA thresholds that apply across all undergraduate programs. Honors policies vary by CUNY campus. Most campuses award Dean's List for a 3.5+ semester GPA with 12+ credits. Latin honors at graduation follow individual campus policies.

If I retake a course at CUNY, how does it affect my GPA?

CUNY's repeat policy is that the new grade replaces the old grade in the GPA calculation. This calculator lets you model either scenario, enter just the most recent grade to see a replace-style GPA, or enter both attempts to see how an average-counting or both-count policy would shape your transcript.