CSU Long Beach
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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).

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).