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CSU Long Beach GPA
How California State University, Long Beach calculates GPA
California State University, Long Beach (California) 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 CSU Long Beach grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: CSULB uses the CSU 4.0 plus/minus scale with NO A+ (A=4.0 max, A-=3.7, down to D-=0.7, F=0).
Failing grade: California State University, Long Beach uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
Grade forgiveness on repeats up to CSU unit limits; original grade stays on transcript. WU = F.
Academic standing
Minimum 2.0 GPA. President's List requires a 3.75 term GPA on 12+ graded units. CSU systemwide grading (EO 1037).
Latin honors at graduation
| Honor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| cum laude | 3.500-3.749 |
| magna cum laude | 3.750-3.899 |
| summa cum laude | 3.900+ |
Dean’s List
California State University, Long Beach names students to its Dean’s List at a term GPA of 3.500-3.749 (President's List at 3.750+) with 12 or more graded course units.
Academic probation and dismissal
Academic Warning: CSULB and/or overall GPA below 2.00.
Dismissal: disqualification if GPA is at or below the class-level threshold shown below, or after more than two consecutive semesters on warning.
The minimum cumulative GPA depends on how far through the degree a student is:
| Class level | Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| first-year (<30 units) | below 1.5 |
| sophomore (30-59 units) | below 1.7 |
| junior (60-89 units) | below 1.85 |
| senior (90+ units) | below 1.95 |
Sources
Every figure on this page was read on one of these pages, all published by California State University, Long Beach itself. Nothing here comes from a ranking site or an aggregator.
- www.csulb.edu — Latin honors.
- www.csulb.edu — Dean’s List.
- www.csulb.edu — academic standing.
Good to know
CSU Long Beach follows the CSU systemwide rule (Executive Order 1037): no A+, full plus/minus down to D-, F=0. Its President's List recognizes a 3.75 term GPA on 12 or more graded units.
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).