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Cincinnati GPA
How University of Cincinnati calculates GPA
University of Cincinnati (Ohio) 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 Cincinnati grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: Cincinnati uses a 4.0 plus/minus scale (plus/minus optional, as appropriate to the grading scale); A+ where used is capped at 4.0. Standard set down to D-=0.7, F=0.
Failing grade: University of Cincinnati uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
UW (unofficial withdrawal) and X both carry 0.0 quality points and count like F. An unresolved Incomplete converts to I/F (= F) after 350 days.
Academic standing
Minimum 2.0 GPA. Semester system (UC moved from quarters to semesters in 2012).
Latin honors at graduation
| Honor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| cum laude | 3.60-3.7499 |
| magna cum laude | 3.75-3.8999 |
| summa cum laude | 3.90-4.0000 |
Dean’s List
University of Cincinnati names students to its Dean’s List at a term GPA of 3.40 semester GPA with 6 or more credits per semester.
Academic probation and dismissal
Academic alert / academic probation: cumulative UGPA below 2.0 (after 30+ UC semester hours attempted; "academic alert" applies before 30 hours).
Dismissal: suspension if a term GPA of at least 2.0 is not earned while on probation; dismissal if a post-readmission student again fails a 2.0 term GPA or drops the UGPA below 2.0 after returning to good standing.
Sources
Every figure on this page was read on one of these pages, all published by University of Cincinnati itself. Nothing here comes from a ranking site or an aggregator.
- www.uc.edu — Latin honors.
- www.artsci.uc.edu — Dean’s List.
- www.uc.edu — academic standing.
- www.uc.edu — grading scale and GPA calculation.
Good to know
Cincinnati uses a standard 4.0 plus/minus scale with A+ capped at 4.0; plus/minus is optional by instructor. A distinctive detail: both 'UW' (unofficial withdrawal) and 'X' grades carry zero quality points and hit the GPA exactly like an F, and an unresolved incomplete becomes an I/F after 350 days.
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).