Cumulative Grade Point Average
A student must be in good standing to be eligible for graduation. In order to be considered in good standing, a student must maintain an accumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0 out of 4.0.
Grading System
The grade point average (GPA) is based on a four-point scale. The following grading system is used at the Gulf University:
| Excellent |
| A |
equals 4.00 grade points |
| A- |
equals 3.70 grade points |
| Good |
| B+ |
equals 3.30 grade points |
| B |
equals 3.00 grade points |
| B- |
equals 2.70 grade points |
| Satisfactory |
| C+ |
equals 2.30 grade points |
| C |
equals 2.00 grade points |
| C- |
equals 1.70 grade points |
| Poor |
| D |
equals 1.00 grade points |
| Fail |
| F |
equals 0.00 grade points |
| Withdrawal Fail |
| WF |
equals 0.00 grade points |
Grades not calculated in the grade point average are:
| I |
Incomplete |
| IP |
In Progress |
| AUD |
Audit |
| WV |
Waive; no credit |
| TR |
Transfer; credit counted |
| W |
Withdrawal |
| N |
No Grade |
| P |
Pass; credit counted |
| AW |
Non-Academic Administrative Withdrawal |
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