How is semester GPA calculated at NSU?

Semester GPA at NSU is calculated by multiplying each course's grade point by its credit hours to determine Quality Points, summing all Quality Points for the semester, and dividing by the total attempted credit hours in that semester. For example, a 3-credit course with an 'A' yields 12 quality points (3 × 4.00).

How do retaken courses affect cumulative CGPA at NSU?

Under official NSU academic regulations, when you retake a course, only the better grade is counted into your cumulative CGPA. The credit hours are counted only once toward your completed credits. Although the earlier attempt remains visible on your academic transcript with an 'R' notation, its lower grade points are replaced by the higher grade in CGPA calculations. Note that retaken courses are not eligible for tuition waivers.

What is the minimum CGPA to avoid academic probation at NSU?

Undergraduate students at NSU must maintain a minimum cumulative CGPA of 2.00 to remain in Good Academic Standing. If your CGPA drops below 2.00 in any semester, you are placed on Academic Probation (Probation 1). While on probation, you face advising restrictions and may register for a maximum of 9 credits (3 courses) to focus on retaking poor grades.

What CGPA is needed for an NSU Merit Tuition Waiver?

NSU offers academic merit waivers ranging from 25% to 100% of tuition fees. To qualify, undergraduate students typically need to maintain a CGPA of 3.50 or higher (with top waiver tiers usually requiring 3.75 to 4.00 and department-level ranking) while completing a standard full course load of at least 9–12 credits. Tuition waivers do not apply to retaken courses.

How do 1.0 or 1.5 credit lab courses affect NSU GPA?

Lab courses (such as CSE115L, PHY107L, or CHE101L) carry 1.0 or 1.5 credit hours and are weighted proportionally in your GPA. A 1.0-credit lab with an 'A' earns 4.0 quality points, whereas a 3.0-credit lecture with an 'A' earns 12.0 quality points. Both contribute accurately according to their credit weight.

Do Withdrawal (W) or Incomplete (I) grades affect my NSU CGPA?

No. A grade of 'W' (Official Withdrawal) or 'I' (Incomplete) carries 0 quality points and 0 attempted credits in the GPA formula, meaning neither affects your cumulative CGPA. An 'I' grade is temporary and must be resolved with the instructor before the deadline, after which it converts to an earned letter grade or an 'F'.

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NSU CGPA Calculator

North South University CGPA on the NSU grading scale.

North South University CGPA Engine

Official 11-step scale (A=4.00 to F=0.00) · Retake Simulator · Target Analyzer

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Include Prior Semesters (Calculate Cumulative Degree CGPA)

NSU Academic Performance Summary

Current Semester Result

Semester GPA

3.70

10 graded cr · 37 Quality Points

Cumulative CGPA

3.70

Check prior credits for degree CGPA

Total Quality Points

37.0

∑ (Credit Hours × Grade Point)

Graduation Honor Status

Magna Cum Laude

Magna Cum Laude (High Distinction)

Requires CGPA 3.65–3.79 at graduation.

Tuition Waiver: Eligible for Merit Tuition Waiver application (25%–50% bracket).

Does North South University (NSU) have an A+ grade?

No. North South University (NSU) does not award an A+ grade. Under the official NSU grading policy, the highest attainable grade is 'A', carrying 4.00 grade points for marks 93% and above. The 11-step scale continues with A- (3.70), B+ (3.30), B (3.00), B- (2.70), C+ (2.30), C (2.00), C- (1.70), D+ (1.30), D (1.00), and F (0.00).

About North South University (NSU) Grading Policy

North South University (NSU) operates under an American curriculum credit-hour semester system, utilizing an official 11-step letter grade scale ranging from A (4.00) down to F (0.00).

This calculator accurately applies NSU course credit weightings, allows previous transcript history integration from the RDS student portal, and models retake grade adjustments.

Graduating undergraduate students with superior academic achievement are awarded Latin honors: Summa Cum Laude (3.80–4.00), Magna Cum Laude (3.65–3.79), and Cum Laude (3.50–3.64).

Undergraduate students must maintain a cumulative CGPA of 2.00 or higher to maintain Good Academic Standing. A CGPA below 2.00 results in Academic Probation and advising credit restrictions.

This calculator uses official grade point scale boundaries published by North South University (NSU). It automatically computes credit-weighted course grade points without storing any data on external servers.

Formula & Calculation Method

Sum of Quality Points (Course Grade Point × Credit Hours) divided by Total Attempted Credit Hours on the official NSU 11-step grading scale.

CGPA = ∑(Course Grade Point × Credit Hours) ÷ Total Credit Hours

How to Calculate

1.Enter subject/course titles from your academic transcript.
2.Select the letter grade earned for each course.
3.Select credit hour values (for credit-weighted programs).
4.Click Calculate to view instant GPA/CGPA results.

North South University (NSU) Course Retake Policy Explained

Under official NSU academic regulations, when a student retakes a course, only the higher grade is computed toward the cumulative CGPA.

Credit hours for a repeated course are counted only once in cumulative completed degree credits (credits are not duplicated).

Earlier course attempts remain permanently visible on the official transcript with an 'R' notation, but their lower grade points cease to count towards CGPA.

Financial aid and merit tuition waivers do not cover retake courses; students must pay full tuition fees for any retaken subjects.

Official Grading Scale — North South University (NSU)

4.00 Scale

Marks percentage ranges, assigned letter grades, and corresponding grade points.

North South University (NSU) Grade Table
Letter grade	Marks range	Grade point	Remark
A	93–100	4.00	Excellent
A-	90–92	3.70	Superior
B+	87–89	3.30	Very Good
B	83–86	3.00	Good
B-	80–82	2.70	Above Average
C+	77–79	2.30	Average
C	73–76	2.00	Below Average
C-	70–72	1.70	Satisfactory
D+	67–69	1.30	Passing
D	60–66	1.00	Marginal Pass
F	0–59	0.00	Failure

Class & Division Classification Thresholds

CGPA threshold boundaries for degree classification and academic standing.

Summa Cum Laude (Highest Distinction)

3.80+

Requires CGPA 3.80 – 4.00 without any F grade or unauthorized retakes.

Magna Cum Laude (High Distinction)

3.65+

Requires CGPA 3.65 – 3.79 at degree completion.

Cum Laude (Distinction)

3.50+

Requires CGPA 3.50 – 3.64 at degree completion.

Good Academic Standing

2.00+

Minimum cumulative CGPA required to avoid academic probation at NSU.

Worked Calculation Example

A sample calculation demonstration following North South University (NSU) rules.

Worked example

1Enter each enrolled NSU course, its credit hours and earned letter grade into the NSU CGPA Calculator.
2Each course grade point is multiplied by that course's credits to obtain Quality Points.
3Sum all Quality Points and divide by total attempted credit hours to obtain Semester GPA.
4Degree honors (Summa/Magna/Cum Laude) and probation status are determined from official NSU thresholds.

Example — 10 credits across four courses on official NSU 4.00 scale

Course	Credits	Grade	Points	Cr × Pts
CSE115 (Programming)	3.0	A	4.00	12.00
CSE115L (Lab)	1.0	A	4.00	4.00
MAT116 (Pre-Calculus)	3.0	A-	3.70	11.10
ENG102 (Composition)	3.0	B+	3.30	9.90

CGPA = (12.00 + 4.00 + 11.10 + 9.90) ÷ 10.0 = 3.70 (Magna Cum Laude)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers regarding North South University (NSU) grading and transcript calculations.

No. North South University (NSU) does not award an A+ grade. Under the official NSU grading policy, the highest attainable grade is 'A', carrying 4.00 grade points for marks 93% and above. The scale descends to A- (3.70), B+ (3.30), B (3.00), B- (2.70), C+ (2.30), C (2.00), C- (1.70), D+ (1.30), D (1.00), and F (0.00).