University of Texas GPA Calculator
The University of Texas at Austin grades A through D- and F on two-decimal points (A- = 3.67), with no A+, and counts every attempt of a repeated course. Enter your courses below for your semester and cumulative University GPA, then see how UT's University Honors list, graduation honors and academic standing work.
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UT Austin's Grade Points
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
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| A | 4.00 | C | 2.00 |
| A- | 3.67 | C- | 1.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 | D+ | 1.33 |
| B | 3.00 | D | 1.00 |
| B- | 2.67 | D- | 0.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 | F | 0.00 |
A D- is the lowest grade that earns undergraduate credit. Your cumulative University GPA includes all UT Austin work with a letter grade, including correspondence and extension, but not transfer grades. Credit by exam recorded since September 15, 2006 is CR and stays out of the GPA.
Example: 3 hours of A- (11.01), 3 of B+ (9.99), 4 of B (12.00), 3 of C (6.00) and 3 of A (12.00) give 51.00 ÷ 16 = 3.19.
Repeating a Course: Every Grade Counts
At UT Austin, all grades earned in University courses count in your GPA, whether repeated or not. There's no grade replacement or forgiveness. A retake adds a new grade to the average but never removes the old one.
Watch out: if you already earned a C- or better in a course, the grade points from retaking it can't be used to meet the minimum GPA for staying enrolled without your dean's written permission. To model a repeat here, enter both attempts as separate rows.
Pass/Fail and the X Symbol
Where a course allows either basis, you can switch between letter grade and pass/fail once, by the Academic Calendar deadline. Pass/fail credit doesn't count in the GPA, but an F in a pass/fail course does count when honors are calculated.
An X (temporary delay of grade) is given only for compelling non-academic reasons, and it also keeps you off the University Honors list that semester.
University Honors (Semester List)
UT's semester honor list is called University Honors. To qualify in a fall or spring semester you need at least 45 grade points and a GPA of 3.50 or higher on courses completed in residence, with no X symbols. The award is recorded on your transcript.
The 45-grade-point rule means a light load can fail even with a high GPA: 12 hours of straight A's is only 48 points, so in a 12-hour term one 3-hour B+ (45.99 points) still qualifies, but two (43.98 points) don't, despite a 3.67 GPA.
Graduation With University Honors
You need at least 60 hours at UT Austin, and the GPA includes every grade in residence, including failed and repeated courses. Each college sets its rank limits and minimum GPAs, within a university cap of 20% honors, 10% high honors and 4% highest honors. Minimums include:
| College or school | Honors | High honors | Highest honors |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCombs Business | 3.50 | 3.65 | 3.80 |
| Cockrell Engineering | 3.50 | 3.70 | 3.85 |
| Liberal Arts | 3.30 | 3.667 | 3.867 |
| Natural Sciences | 3.30 | 3.667 | 3.867 |
| Moody Communication | 3.465 | 3.665 | 3.865 |
| Pharmacy | 3.60 | 3.70 | 3.80 |
| Fine Arts | 3.30 | 3.60 | 3.85 |
Because only a set percentage of each May class can receive each level, the GPA you actually need may be higher than these minimums. August and December graduates use the May cutoffs.
Academic Warning and Dismissal
A cumulative University GPA below 2.00 puts you on academic warning, and you must carry at least 12 hours in fall and spring. At the end of a fall or spring semester on warning, you're dismissed if your GPA is below the line for your total college hours (transfer hours included):
| Total college hours undertaken | Dismissed if UT GPA is below |
|---|---|
| Below 15 | 1.50 |
| 15–44 | 1.70 |
| 45–59 | 1.85 |
| 60 or more | 2.00 |
New students who fail 12 or more hours in their first fall or spring semester can be dismissed without a warning period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UT Austin replace grades when you retake a class?
No. All grades from UT Austin courses count in your GPA, whether repeated or not.
Does UT Austin give A+ grades?
No. The top grade is an A, worth 4.00, and an A- is 3.67.
What GPA is University Honors at UT Austin?
A 3.50 semester GPA with at least 45 grade points on courses in residence, and no X symbols.
What GPA do you need for highest honors at UT Austin?
It depends on your college: at least 3.80 in McCombs, 3.85 in Cockrell and 3.867 in Liberal Arts and Natural Sciences, and only the top 4 percent qualify.
When is a UT Austin student dismissed?
When they're on academic warning and their GPA at the end of a fall or spring semester is below the dismissal line for their hours: 1.50, 1.70, 1.85 or 2.00.
Sources: The University of Texas at Austin General Information Catalog: Computation of the Grade Point Average, Evaluation, Honors, Scholastic Probation and Dismissal and Changing Pass/Fail Registration. Policies change, so check the current catalog. This site is independent and not affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin.