Oregon State University (Oregon State / OSU) GPA Calculator
Oregon State runs on quarter terms and grades A through D- and F on one-decimal points (A- = 3.7). It truncates GPAs instead of rounding them. Enter your courses below for your term and cumulative GPA, then see how OSU's repeat rule, S/U option, Honor Roll and academic distinction work.
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Oregon State's Grade Points (AR 19)
| Grade | Points per credit | Grade | Points per credit |
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| A | 4.0 | C | 2.0 |
| A- | 3.7 | C- | 1.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 | D+ | 1.3 |
| B | 3.0 | D | 1.0 |
| B- | 2.7 | D- | 0.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 | F | 0 |
There is no A+. Credits are quarter credits, so a typical course is 3 or 4 credits and a full load is about 15 per term. OSU truncates GPAs after two decimals rather than rounding, so a 3.498 is a 3.49.
Example term: 4 credits of A- (14.8), 4 of B+ (13.2), 3 of B (9.0) and 4 of C+ (9.2) give 46.2 ÷ 15 = 3.08.
Watch out: when you take an Incomplete, the instructor files an alternate grade. If you don't finish the work in time (normally one calendar year), that grade replaces the I and counts in your GPA.
Repeating a Course: The Second Attempt Counts
Under AR 20, as revised for 2025–26, every attempt stays on your record, but only the second attempt counts toward your GPA, credits and requirements, even if it's lower. An attempt includes S, U, P, NP and Incomplete/alternate grades.
- Your college or department can accept a later attempt for a specific course requirement, but the GPA rule doesn't change.
- A course first taken for a letter grade can't be repeated S/U.
- Designated repeatable courses such as activity courses, research, seminars and selected topics are exempt; each attempt counts until the course's limit.
Retake a course only if you are confident of doing better. To model it here, enter only the second grade.
S/U Grading: Up to 36 Credits
With your advisor's or dean's approval, you can take up to 36 credits toward your bachelor's degree S/U, switching until the end of the seventh week of the term. Instructors still submit a letter grade, and the registrar converts it: C- or better becomes S, while D+ or lower becomes U with no credit. Neither counts in your GPA.
Some courses are graded only Pass/No Credit (P/N); those don't use your S/U allowance.
The Honor Roll
After each term, the registrar lists undergraduates with a term GPA of 3.50 or higher on at least 6 graded credits. Six credits is a much lower bar than the usual 12, so part-time students qualify too. S/U and P/N credits don't count toward the six.
Graduation With Academic Distinction
| Distinction | OSU cumulative GPA | Cord |
|---|---|---|
| Cum laude | 3.50–3.69 | Orange |
| Magna cum laude | 3.70–3.84 | Gold |
| Summa cum laude | 3.85–4.00 | White |
You need at least 90 credits at OSU or 60 upper-division (300- and 400-level) credits at OSU. The GPA covers all work attempted at OSU and is truncated, so a 3.849 misses summa.
Warning, Probation and Suspension (AR 22)
| Status | Trigger |
|---|---|
| Academic Warning | Term GPA below 2.0 |
| Academic Probation | 24 or more OSU credits attempted and OSU cumulative GPA below 2.0 |
| Academic Suspension | On probation and a following term GPA below 2.0 |
Probation ends once your cumulative GPA reaches 2.0. Suspended students can be considered for reinstatement after two years, or after completing at least 24 quarter credits of transferable college work elsewhere with a 2.5 GPA. A 2.00 OSU cumulative GPA is also the minimum to graduate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Oregon State replace a grade if I retake a class?
Yes. Since 2025–26, only the second attempt counts in your GPA, even if it is lower than the first.
Does Oregon State round GPA?
No. It truncates after two decimals, so a 3.499 is recorded as 3.49.
What GPA is the Honor Roll at Oregon State?
A 3.50 term GPA on at least 6 graded credits.
How many S/U credits can I take at Oregon State?
Up to 36 credits toward a bachelor's degree. A C- or better becomes S, and D+ or lower becomes U.
What GPA is summa cum laude at Oregon State?
3.85 to 4.00, with at least 90 OSU credits or 60 upper-division OSU credits. Magna is 3.70 and cum laude 3.50.
Sources: Oregon State University Academic Regulations (AR 17–22); Office of the Registrar, Grades and Grading FAQs and Degree Processes. Policies change, so check the current catalog. This site is independent and not affiliated with Oregon State University.