University of Minnesota GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA at University of Minnesota (UMN) in Minneapolis, MN, using its grading scale. Add your courses, grades, and credit hours below.
GPA across 10 credits
University of Minnesota grading scale
Minnesota uses .33/.67 increments; no A+ or D− is awarded.
| 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 UMN 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 UMN
Graduating with honors
| Honor | Minimum cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| Cum laude | 3.50 |
| Magna cum laude | 3.666 |
| Summa cum laude | 3.75 |
These minimums are based on your final 60 graded credits taken at the Twin Cities campus, so transfer credits do not count, and the same thresholds apply campus-wide. You also need to complete an honors thesis and meet University Honors Program requirements.
Dean's List
UMN requires a term GPA of at least 3.666. You make the Dean's List for a semester with a term GPA of 3.666 or higher while completing at least 12 credits on the A–F grading system. Every college and campus publishes this list each term.
Good academic standing
You need a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 to stay in good academic standing. You are in good standing as long as both your term and cumulative GPA are at or above 2.000. If either drops below, you are placed on academic warning — Minnesota retired the term probation in 2024 — and you are suspended only if both are still below 2.000 at the end of your warning semester.
Repeating a course
As an undergraduate you can repeat a course only once, though your college can grant exceptions. Both attempts stay on your transcript and the credits count once toward your degree, but only the grade from your most recent attempt counts in your GPA.
Pass/fail grades and your GPA
The S-N option keeps a course out of your GPA entirely: both S, equivalent to a C− or better, and N carry 0.00 grade points and are excluded from the calculation. You must declare S-N or A–F at registration and cannot switch after the end of the second week.
No A+ or D− grades
Minnesota uses A = 4.000, A− = 3.667, B+ = 3.333, down to F = 0.000, but does not award an A+ or a D− outside the Law School. There is no way to earn above 4.000 on a course.
One free late withdrawal
Once during your undergraduate career you can withdraw from a course without documentation or college approval, any time up through the last day of instruction.
Sources
The grading scale and policies above were checked against University of Minnesota's own published policies on July 28, 2026:
- University of Minnesota Policy — Grading and Transcripts
- University of Minnesota Policy — Degrees with Distinction and Honors FAQ
- University of Minnesota Policy — Academic Warning and Suspension
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 UMN?
Each letter grade maps to grade points on University of Minnesota'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 UMN?
The maximum GPA is 4.0 on this scale.
What GPA do you need to graduate with honors at UMN?
Cum laude starts at 3.50, magna cum laude at 3.666, summa cum laude at 3.75. These minimums are based on your final 60 graded credits taken at the Twin Cities campus, so transfer credits do not count, and the same thresholds apply campus-wide. You also need to complete an honors thesis and meet University Honors Program requirements.
What GPA do you need for the Dean's List at UMN?
A term GPA of 3.666 or higher. You make the Dean's List for a semester with a term GPA of 3.666 or higher while completing at least 12 credits on the A–F grading system. Every college and campus publishes this list each term.
Can you retake a course to raise your GPA at UMN?
As an undergraduate you can repeat a course only once, though your college can grant exceptions. Both attempts stay on your transcript and the credits count once toward your degree, but only the grade from your most recent attempt counts in your GPA.
Is this the official calculator?
No — this is a free study tool. Always confirm your GPA against University of Minnesota's official registrar or student portal.
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