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Latin honors at New York University

New York University awards Latin honors by class rank rather than a fixed GPA. Top 5% summa cum laude, next 10% magna cum laude, next 15% cum laude, based on the prior year's combined graduating-class GPA distribution (NYU Abu Dhabi excluded)

Because honors here are relative, your own GPA only tells you half the story. The other half is the distribution of the graduating class, which is why New York University typically publishes the qualifying GPA after the fact rather than in advance.

Standing, honors lists, and retakes

Good academic standing at New York University requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Falling below it typically triggers academic warning, then probation, with dismissal only after sustained shortfall — the escalation gives time to recover.

Dean's List recognition requires a term GPA of 3.85 or above. It is calculated per term rather than cumulatively, so one strong semester earns it regardless of what came before — and one weak semester loses it regardless of a strong cumulative average.

On repeated courses: varies by school; in several schools the first attempt is excluded from GPA calculation when a course is repeated (e.g. Stern) — but repeating a course already passed does not earn additional grade points at Stern

The part students usually miss

NYU is a federation of many schools that each set their own grading, repeat, and standing policies — there is no single university-wide rule, though Latin honors cutoffs are calculated centrally by percentile

Grading policy compiled from New York University's registrar and academic catalog. Policies change; the registrar is authoritative. See our methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What GPA do you need for honors at New York University?
There is no fixed number. Top 5% summa cum laude, next 10% magna cum laude, next 15% cum laude, based on the prior year's combined graduating-class GPA distribution (NYU Abu Dhabi excluded), so the qualifying GPA is determined after grades are final and moves from year to year. Historical cutoffs are the best guide available in advance, but treat them as approximate.
What GPA do you need to stay in good standing at New York University?
A cumulative 2.0. Dropping below it usually starts with a warning rather than immediate probation, and schools generally allow at least one term to recover before more serious consequences apply.
If I retake a course at New York University, does the old grade still count?
varies by school; in several schools the first attempt is excluded from GPA calculation when a course is repeated (e.g. Stern) — but repeating a course already passed does not earn additional grade points at Stern
Can I rely on this number?
It applies New York University's published scale to the grades you enter, so for a standard letter-graded course load it should match. It will not account for transfer credit, courses excluded from the GPA by policy, or program-specific weighting. Your registrar's figure is the official one.

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