EMU 'What If' GPA Calculator
Plan your academic future at Eastern Michigan University. See how different semester performances will impact your cumulative GPA and help you reach graduation honors or other academic goals.
Current Academic Standing
Plan Future Semesters
How to Use the 'What If' GPA Calculator
Current Standing
Current Academic Standing
Enter your current cumulative GPA and total credit hours completed from your transcript.
Plan Semesters
Plan Future Semesters
Add future semesters with expected credit hours and realistic GPA projections.
View Projection
Projected Academic Progress
See your projected cumulative GPA and track progress toward graduation honors.
Academic Planning Guide
Setting Realistic Academic Goals
Use this calculator to make informed decisions about your academic path
Short-term Planning (1-2 semesters)
- • Plan course loads based on difficulty and time commitments
- • Set semester GPA targets to improve cumulative GPA
- • Balance challenging courses with easier electives
- • Consider retaking courses with low grades
Long-term Planning (Graduation)
- • Calculate requirements for graduation honors
- • Plan for graduate school GPA requirements
- • Set milestones for scholarship maintenance
- • Prepare for professional program applications
EMU Graduation Honors
Cum Laude
3.50 - 3.69 GPA
Recognizes good academic achievement. A solid goal for students looking to distinguish themselves.
Magna Cum Laude
3.70 - 3.89 GPA
Recognizes high academic achievement. Demonstrates consistent excellence in coursework.
Summa Cum Laude
3.90 - 4.00 GPA
The highest academic honor. Represents exceptional academic performance throughout college.
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