Arkansas
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How University of Arkansas calculates GPA

University of Arkansas (Arkansas) calculates GPA as a credit-weighted average: multiply each course's grade points by its credits, add them up, and divide by total credits. The detail that matters is the grade scale.

The Arkansas grade scale — what makes it specific

A+ rule: Arkansas uses a 4.0 plus/minus scale; A+ and A are both 4.0 (A+ capped). The Fay Jones School of Architecture applies +/- grade points.

Failing grade: University of Arkansas uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).

Repeated courses & grade replacement

Grade forgiveness (most-recent grade on retake) plus a Grade Exclusion policy: undergraduates may exclude up to 4 courses (or 9 credit hours) of D/F grades from the cumulative GPA.

Academic standing

Minimum 2.0 GPA. Only University of Arkansas, Fayetteville coursework counts toward the GPA.

Good to know

Arkansas uses a standard 4.0 plus/minus scale with A+ capped at 4.0. Its notable features are repeat-related: 'grade forgiveness' lets a retake's grade replace the original, and a 'grade exclusion' policy lets undergraduates drop up to four D/F courses (9 credit hours) from the cumulative GPA.

Need to plan ahead? Use the target GPA planner to find the grades you need, or the final grade calculator for a single class. International student? See CGPA to US GPA (WES).