Clemson University GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA at Clemson University in Clemson, SC, using its grading scale. Add your courses, grades, and credit hours below.
GPA across 10 credits
Clemson University grading scale
Clemson uses whole-letter grades (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0) — no plus/minus.
| Letter grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| B | 3.0 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
How to calculate your Clemson GPA
- Enter each course and choose the letter grade you earned.
- Add the credit hours for each course.
- Your credit-weighted GPA updates instantly above.
Academic policies at Clemson
Graduating with honors
| Honor | Minimum cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| Cum laude | 3.70 |
| Magna cum laude | 3.85 |
| Summa cum laude | 3.95 |
Clemson's cutoffs sit noticeably higher than most public universities — its cum laude threshold of 3.70 is where some schools set magna cum laude.
Dean's List
Clemson requires a term GPA of at least 3.50. You need a term GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 graded semester hours; Pass/No Pass coursework does not count toward that 12-hour minimum.
Good academic standing
You need a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 to stay in good academic standing. Falling below a 2.0 cumulative GPA places you on academic probation, and a semester GPA below 1.5 triggers an academic alert regardless of your cumulative. While on probation you stay eligible by earning a 2.4 term GPA on at least 12 graded hours, or by meeting a cumulative benchmark of 1.85 up to 89 hours and 2.00 beyond.
Repeating a course
Clemson's Academic Forgiveness Policy lets you remove the GPA impact of up to two courses graded D or F — but forgiving a course also removes those earned credit hours, so weigh it against your graduation plan. It applies once per course, never to Pass/No Pass courses or coursework before Fall 2003, and cannot be reversed or invoked after you graduate.
Academic Renewal after time away
If you left Clemson while not in good academic standing and stayed away for two or more academic years, you can petition for academic renewal. If granted, your prior GPA deficit is excluded from future calculations — but you also lose the ability to count previously earned Clemson credit toward your degree. Permanently dismissed students are not eligible.
Sources
The grading scale and policies above were checked against Clemson University's own published policies on July 28, 2026:
- Clemson Commencement — Honors, Awards and Designations
- Clemson Undergraduate Studies — Academic Eligibility Policy
- Clemson Registrar — Academic Forgiveness Policy
Policies change. If you spot something out of date, tell usand we'll correct it.
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Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated at Clemson?
Each letter grade maps to grade points on Clemson University's scale (Whole-letter 4.0 (no +/−)). Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, sum them, and divide by total credits.
What is the maximum GPA at Clemson?
The maximum GPA is 4.0 on this scale.
What GPA do you need to graduate with honors at Clemson?
Cum laude starts at 3.70, magna cum laude at 3.85, summa cum laude at 3.95. Clemson's cutoffs sit noticeably higher than most public universities — its cum laude threshold of 3.70 is where some schools set magna cum laude.
What GPA do you need for the Dean's List at Clemson?
A term GPA of 3.50 or higher. You need a term GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 graded semester hours; Pass/No Pass coursework does not count toward that 12-hour minimum.
Can you retake a course to raise your GPA at Clemson?
Clemson's Academic Forgiveness Policy lets you remove the GPA impact of up to two courses graded D or F — but forgiving a course also removes those earned credit hours, so weigh it against your graduation plan. It applies once per course, never to Pass/No Pass courses or coursework before Fall 2003, and cannot be reversed or invoked after you graduate.
Is this the official calculator?
No — this is a free study tool. Always confirm your GPA against Clemson University's official registrar or student portal.
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