University of Maryland GPA Calculator
The University of Maryland, College Park counts an A+ as 4.0 and moves one-tenth steps for pluses and minuses (A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3). Enter your courses below for your semester and cumulative GPA, then see how UMD's repeat rules, Dean's List, Latin honors and probation work.
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UMD's Quality Points
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
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| A+ / A | 4.0 | C+ | 2.3 |
| A- | 3.7 | C | 2.0 |
| B+ | 3.3 | C- | 1.7 |
| B | 3.0 | D+ / D / D- | 1.3 / 1.0 / 0.7 |
| B- | 2.7 | F / XF | 0 |
An A+ is worth 4.0, the same as an A. An XF (failure for academic dishonesty) counts as 0. A Pass under the pass-fail option requires a C- or better.
Example: 3 credits of A- (11.1), 4 of B+ (13.2), 3 of A (12.0), 3 of C+ (6.9) and 3 of B (9.0) give 52.2 ÷ 16 = 3.26.
Repeats: Higher Grade Only Early On
Normally every graded attempt of a repeated course (A+ through F) counts in your GPA. The higher grade replaces the lower only in two early situations:
- The course you're repeating was taken in your first semester at UMD, or
- It was taken within your first 24 credits attempted, transfer credits included (AP credit doesn't count), or in the semester you reached 24.
Limits: you may repeat any course once (two registrations), and no more than 18 credits in total. W's count as an attempt, and a third try needs your dean's approval and a plan.
Watch out: a D in a sophomore-year course stays in your GPA even after a retake. Your first semester is the one where a repeat can erase a bad grade. Separately, academic clemency can remove up to 16 credits for some returning students, though those grades still count for Latin honors.
Semester Academic Honors (Dean's List)
In fall and spring, undergraduates earn Semester Academic Honors with a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher on 12 or more credits graded the regular way. Pass-fail, satisfactory/unsatisfactory and audit courses don't count toward the 12.
Latin Honors: Top 10 Percent
Latin honors go roughly to the top 10 percent of each college's graduates, plus everyone with at least a 3.9:
| Honor | Share of college (previous year's GPAs) |
|---|---|
| Summa cum laude | Top 2% |
| Magna cum laude | Next 3% |
| Cum laude | Next 5% |
You need at least 60 semester hours at UMD, of which no more than 6 can be pass-fail or satisfactory/fail, and nobody below a 3.3 is considered. The Registrar posts each college's exact GPA cutoffs every year. A 3.9 GPA guarantees Latin honors regardless of college.
Probation and Dismissal
Retention is based only on GPA. A cumulative GPA below 2.0 after any semester puts you on academic probation, with limits on adding and dropping without your advisor. What happens next depends on your credits:
| Credits earned | To avoid dismissal |
|---|---|
| Fewer than 60 | Earn at least a 2.0 semester GPA each probation semester, completing 9+ credits if full time |
| 60 or more | Bring your cumulative GPA back to 2.0 by the end of the probation semester |
You'll also be dismissed if you're still below 2.0 cumulative at the end of the semester in which you complete 60 credits. Reaching 2.0 cumulative through winter or summer courses protects you from dismissal in the next semester.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an A+ worth 4.3 at the University of Maryland?
No. At UMD an A+ counts as 4.0, the same as an A.
Does retaking a class replace the grade at UMD?
Only if the original attempt was in your first semester or within your first 24 credits attempted. Otherwise both grades count.
How many credits can I repeat at UMD?
No more than 18 credits, and each course can be repeated once without a dean's exception.
What GPA is the Dean's List at the University of Maryland?
A 3.5 semester GPA on 12 or more credits graded the regular way, in fall or spring.
What GPA do you need for Latin honors at UMD?
It depends on your college's top 10 percent, with a floor of 3.3; any student with a 3.9 or higher receives Latin honors.
Sources: University of Maryland Undergraduate Catalog: Academic Records and Regulations (Computation of GPA, Repeat Course Guidelines, Latin Honors, Honors (Dean's List), Academic Dismissal and Probation, Marking System). Policies change, so check the current catalog. This site is independent and not affiliated with University of Maryland.