OSU grade and symbol details:
| Grade | Definition | Quality Points | Symbol |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | Excellent | 4 | 4 |
| A | Excellent | 4 | 4 |
| A- | Excellent | 3.67 | 3 |
| B+ | Good | 3.33 | 2 |
| B | Good | 3 | 2 |
| B- | Good | 2.67 | 2 |
| C+ | Satisfactory | 2.33 | 1 |
| C | Satisfactory | 2 | 1 |
| C- | Satisfactory | 1.67 | 1 |
| D+ | Passing | 1.33 | 0 |
| D | Passing | 1 | 0 |
| D- | Passing | 0.67 | 0 |
| E | Failure | 0 | 0 |
| EN | Enrollment | – | – |
| S | Satisfactory | – | S |
| U | Unsatisfactory | – | U |
| X | Incomplete | – | I |
Note: The above table provides a general summary of the OSU grade and symbol details. Students should consult with their respective institution for specific policies and procedures.
OSU Course Repeat Policy:
| Scenario | Policy |
|---|---|
| Repeat for a higher grade | Only the higher grade is used in the calculation of the cumulative GPA |
| Repeat for a lower grade | Both the higher and lower grades are used in the calculation of the cumulative GPA |
| Repeat for a passing grade after a previous failure | Only the passing grade is used in the calculation of the cumulative GPA, but the failure remains on the transcript |
| Repeat for a higher grade after a previous passing grade | Both the higher and lower grades are used in the calculation of the cumulative GPA |
Note: The above table provides a general summary of the OSU Course Repeat Policy. Students should consult with their respective institution for specific policies and procedures.
FAQs:
How is the OSU GPA calculated?
The OSU GPA is calculated by dividing the total quality points earned by the total credit hours attempted. Each letter grade is assigned a quality point value, which is then multiplied by the number of credit hours for the course. The sum of the quality points earned is then divided by the total credit hours attempted to determine the GPA.
What is the grading scale at OSU?
The grading scale at OSU ranges from A+ to E for letter grades, with S and U for Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory grades in Pass/No Pass courses.
What is the minimum GPA required to graduate from OSU?
To graduate from OSU, undergraduate students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
How do I calculate my major GPA at OSU?
To calculate your major GPA at OSU, you must first determine which courses are included in your major requirements. Then, calculate the total quality points earned for those courses and divide by the total credit hours attempted for those courses.
What happens if I repeat a course at OSU?
If you repeat a course at OSU, the policy for calculating your GPA depends on the scenario. If you repeat a course for a higher grade, only the higher grade is used in the calculation of the cumulative GPA. If you repeat a course for a lower grade, both the higher and lower grades are used in the calculation of the cumulative GPA. If you repeat a course for a passing grade after a previous failure, only the passing grade is used in the calculation of the cumulative GPA, but the failure remains on the transcript. If you repeat a course for a higher grade after a previous passing grade, both the higher and lower grades are used in the calculation of the cumulative GPA.
Can I retake a course if I passed it?
Yes, you can retake a course at OSU even if you passed it previously. However, the policy for calculating your GPA depends on the scenario (see above). Additionally, some majors may have specific policies regarding repeating courses.