University of Arizona (UArizona / Arizona) GPA Calculator
The University of Arizona grades undergraduates A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1 and E = 0, with no plus or minus grades, and its failing grade is E, not F. Enter your courses below for your semester and cumulative GPA, then see how repeats, pass/fail, the Dean's List and Latin honors work.
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Arizona's Regular Grades
| Grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A | 4 |
| B | 3 |
| C | 2 |
| D | 1 |
| E (failing) | 0 |
Undergraduates get no plus or minus grades; only the College of Law uses them. The failing regular grade is E. The letter F exists, but only as the fail in Superior/Pass/Fail grading, where it doesn't count in the GPA. Your undergraduate GPA uses only UA credit and credit by exam, not transfer grades.
Example: 3 units of A (12), 4 of B (12), 3 of B (9), 3 of C (6) and 2 of A (8) give 47 ÷ 15 = 3.13.
Repeating a Course: Highest Grade Since Fall 2025
Since Fall 2025, when you repeat a regular-graded undergraduate course, your GPA reflects only the highest grade, automatically. You no longer file a Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) request, and a worse retake can't hurt you. Credit is earned only for the attempt that counts.
- You can repeat a course with a C, D or E (or S, P, F, I, withdrawal or audit), but not an A or B.
- No course can be attempted more than three times, and a withdrawal after the drop deadline counts as an attempt.
- If the repeat ends in a non-regular grade such as W, P or I, your GPA keeps the earlier grade.
Watch out: repeats taken before Fall 2025 followed the older GRO rules, where the replacement grade counted even if lower. All attempts also stay on your record, and competitive majors and graduate programs may consider every one.
Pass/Fail: Up to 12 Courses, D Passes
Undergraduates may use the pass/fail option for up to 12 courses in total, but not for general education, major, minor or other required curriculum. A P means D-level work or better, so a D becomes a pass. Neither P nor F counts in your GPA, and courses offered only as pass/fail don't count toward the 12.
An Incomplete that isn't removed by the last day of finals one year later becomes a failing grade.
Dean's List
| Notation | Term GPA | Letter-graded units |
|---|---|---|
| Dean's List with Distinction, full time | 4.000 | 12 |
| Dean's List with Distinction, half time | 4.000 | 6 |
| Dean's List, full time | 3.500–3.999 | 12 |
| Dean's List, half time | 3.500–3.999 | 6 |
Only regular-graded (A–E) units count; S, P and F grades and unfinished incompletes don't. Since spring 2024, half-time students can qualify with 6 units.
Latin Honors
| Honor | GPA at degree conferral |
|---|---|
| Cum laude | 3.500–3.699 |
| Magna cum laude | 3.700–3.899 |
| Summa cum laude | 3.900–4.000 |
You need at least 45 graded units of University Credit with letter grades. Graduation with Honors is a separate distinction for completing the W. A. Franke Honors College program. With whole-letter grades, your GPA moves in bigger steps: one 3-unit B among 45 units of A drops you from 4.00 to 3.93.
Academic Eligibility: Review, Warning, Probation
Status is calculated after each fall and spring semester:
| Status | When it happens |
|---|---|
| Eligible | Cumulative GPA 2.00 or higher |
| Academic Review | Cumulative 2.00 or higher but semester GPA below 2.00 |
| Academic Warning | Cumulative falls below 2.00 while Eligible |
| Academic Probation | Still below 2.00 after a Warning semester |
| Ineligible | Still below 2.00 after a Probation semester; appeal possible |
Reaching a 2.00 cumulative GPA at any point, even through summer or winter courses, returns you to Eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the University of Arizona use plus and minus grades?
Not for undergraduates. Grades are A (4), B (3), C (2), D (1) and E (0). Only the College of Law uses plus and minus.
What is an E at the University of Arizona?
The failing regular grade, worth 0 points and counted in your GPA.
If I retake a class at the University of Arizona, which grade counts?
Since Fall 2025, only the highest grade counts in your GPA, automatically. You can't repeat a course in which you got an A or B.
What GPA is the Dean's List at the University of Arizona?
A 3.500–3.999 term GPA on 12 letter-graded units (6 for half time). A 4.000 earns Dean's List with Distinction.
What GPA is cum laude at the University of Arizona?
3.500–3.699, with at least 45 graded UA units. Magna cum laude is 3.700 and summa cum laude 3.900.
Sources: University of Arizona Catalog: Grades and the Grading System, Repeating a Course and Grading for Repeated Courses, Undergraduate Dean's List, Honors and Awards and Undergraduate Academic Eligibility. Policies change, so check the current catalog. This site is independent and not affiliated with University of Arizona.