University at Buffalo GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA at University at Buffalo (UB) in Buffalo, NY, using its grading scale. Add your courses, grades, and credit hours below.
Also written SUNY Buffalo.
GPA across 10 credits
University at Buffalo grading scale
Buffalo uses .33/.67 increments (A− = 3.667); no A+ and no D−.
| Letter grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 |
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.67 |
| D+ | 1.33 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.67 |
| F | 0.0 |
How to calculate your UB 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 UB
Graduating with honors
| Honor | Minimum cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| Cum laude | 3.20 |
| Magna cum laude | 3.50 |
| Summa cum laude | 3.75 |
These apply to your final UB cumulative GPA with no rounding. You also need at least 60 UB undergraduate credit hours, at least 54 of them graded rather than pass/no pass or S/U.
Dean's List
UB requires a term GPA of at least 3.60. You need at least 12 UB letter-graded credit hours as a full-time undergraduate in a fall or spring semester. Only UB coursework counts — not transfer or cross-registration credit — and an Incomplete holds up the award until it is resolved.
Good academic standing
You need a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 to stay in good academic standing. You are in good standing if both your cumulative UB GPA and your most recent semester GPA are 2.000 or higher. One low semester while your cumulative holds puts you on academic warning; two consecutive, or too large a quality-point deficit, moves you to probation or dismissal.
Repeating a course
UB's Repeat Policy lets you retake almost any course, and the earlier attempt's grade and credits drop out of your GPA and credit totals — even if the new grade is lower, so weigh that before retaking. You can self-enroll in a repeat up to twice; a third attempt needs department approval.
Pass/fail grades and your GPA
UB calls this S/U grading. You can request it for eligible elective courses by the resign deadline, and no more than 25% of your total UB credits can be S/U. A C or better becomes an S. S/U grades are excluded from your GPA, Dean's List, and Latin honors calculations, though you can later recover the letter grade if you want it to count.
Program Distinction in your major
Separate from university-wide Latin honors, many majors award their own Program Distinction based on your GPA within that major: With Distinction at 3.20–3.49, With High Distinction at 3.50–3.74, and With Highest Distinction at 3.75 and above. Departments can also award Program Honors for an honors thesis or project.
Sources
The grading scale and policies above were checked against University at Buffalo's own published policies on July 28, 2026:
- UB Undergraduate Catalog — Academic Policies and Procedures
- UB Registrar — Academic Standing
- UB Registrar — S/U Grading
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 UB?
Each letter grade maps to grade points on University at Buffalo's scale (4.0 scale, thirds (A− = 3.67, B+ = 3.33)). Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, sum them, and divide by total credits.
What is the maximum GPA at UB?
The maximum GPA is 4.0 on this scale.
What GPA do you need to graduate with honors at UB?
Cum laude starts at 3.20, magna cum laude at 3.50, summa cum laude at 3.75. These apply to your final UB cumulative GPA with no rounding. You also need at least 60 UB undergraduate credit hours, at least 54 of them graded rather than pass/no pass or S/U.
What GPA do you need for the Dean's List at UB?
A term GPA of 3.60 or higher. You need at least 12 UB letter-graded credit hours as a full-time undergraduate in a fall or spring semester. Only UB coursework counts — not transfer or cross-registration credit — and an Incomplete holds up the award until it is resolved.
Can you retake a course to raise your GPA at UB?
UB's Repeat Policy lets you retake almost any course, and the earlier attempt's grade and credits drop out of your GPA and credit totals — even if the new grade is lower, so weigh that before retaking. You can self-enroll in a repeat up to twice; a third attempt needs department approval.
Is this the official calculator?
No — this is a free study tool. Always confirm your GPA against University at Buffalo's official registrar or student portal.
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