University of Minnesota GPA Calculator
The University of Minnesota (Twin Cities, Crookston, Morris and Rochester) grades A through D and F with three-decimal points (A- = 3.667). Outside the Law School there's no A+ and no D-. Enter your courses below for your term and cumulative GPA, then see how repeats, S-N grading, the Dean's List and graduation honors work.
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Minnesota's Grade Points
| Grade | GPA points | Grade | GPA points |
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| A | 4.000 | C+ | 2.333 |
| A- | 3.667 | C | 2.000 |
| B+ | 3.333 | C- | 1.667 |
| B | 3.000 | D+ | 1.333 |
| B- | 2.667 | D | 1.000 |
| F | 0.000 |
Except in the Law School, Minnesota awards no A+ and no D-. A D earns credit but may not satisfy major or program requirements, and instructors don't have to use pluses and minuses at all.
Example: 4 credits of A- (14.668), 3 of B+ (9.999), 3 of B (9.000), 3 of A (12.000) and 2 of C+ (4.666) give 50.333 ÷ 15 = 3.356.
Repeating a Course: Only the Last Attempt Counts
An undergraduate can repeat a course once; more needs the offering college's approval. When you repeat before graduating, earlier attempts are bracketed: both grades stay on the transcript, but only the most recent enrollment counts in your GPA and toward your degree.
Watch out: the latest grade counts even if it's lower, so a retake that goes worse replaces a better grade. A Minnesota course can't be bracketed with one taken elsewhere, and an F can't be bracketed with an N. Repeats after your degree don't change your degree GPA. In the calculator, enter only the latest attempt.
S-N Grading
Where a course offers both scales, you choose A-F or S-N when you register and can't switch after the second week of classes (first week in summer). An S means C- or better; an N earns no credit. Neither counts in your GPA, and your college decides how many S credits count toward your degree.
An Incomplete not resolved by the day grades are due for the next fall or spring term automatically becomes an F (or N).
Dean's List: 3.666 on 12 A-F Credits
Every college publishes a dean's list each term of students with a term GPA of 3.666 or higher on at least 12 credits graded A-F. S-N credits don't count toward the 12. With this cutoff, an A- average (3.667) just qualifies.
Degrees With Distinction and Latin Honors
| Designation | Requirement |
|---|---|
| With distinction | Cumulative GPA of 3.750 or higher at graduation |
| With high distinction | Cumulative GPA of 3.900 or higher at graduation |
| Cum laude / magna / summa (Twin Cities) | University Honors Program students only: 3.500 / 3.666 / 3.750 on the last 60 graded credits, plus an honors thesis |
Both require at least 60 graded semester credits at the University of Minnesota, and only Minnesota coursework counts. On the Twin Cities campus, a high GPA alone can't earn Latin honors: they come only through the University Honors Program, and the thesis helps determine the level.
Academic Standing
You're in good academic standing when both your most recent term GPA and your cumulative Minnesota GPA are 2.000 or higher. Falling below either one triggers academic notices that can escalate to warning and suspension under your campus's rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the University of Minnesota give A+ grades?
No. Except in the Law School, there is no A+ and no D-.
If I retake a class at the University of Minnesota, which grade counts?
Only the most recent attempt, even if it is lower. Earlier attempts stay on the transcript but are bracketed out of your GPA.
What GPA is the Dean's List at the University of Minnesota?
A 3.666 term GPA on at least 12 credits graded A-F.
Can I graduate cum laude at Minnesota without the Honors Program?
Not on the Twin Cities campus. Latin honors come only through the University Honors Program; other students can graduate with distinction (3.750) or high distinction (3.900).
What does an S mean at the University of Minnesota?
Satisfactory, equivalent to a C- or better. It earns credit but no grade points.
Sources: University of Minnesota Policy Library: Grading and Transcripts and Undergraduate Degrees with Distinction and Degrees with Honors; University Honors Program, Graduation with Latin Honors; One Stop, Grades. Policies change, so check the current catalog. This site is independent and not affiliated with University of Minnesota.