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CSU Northridge GPA
How California State University, Northridge calculates GPA
California State University, Northridge (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 Northridge grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: CSUN 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, Northridge uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
Grade forgiveness on repeats up to CSU unit limits; original grade remains on the transcript. WU = F.
Academic standing
Minimum 2.0 GPA; probation thresholds scale by class level. CSU systemwide grading (EO 1037).
Latin honors at graduation
| Honor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| cum laude | 3.50-3.74 |
| magna cum laude | 3.75-3.89 |
| summa cum laude | 3.90 or above |
Dean’s List
California State University, Northridge names students to its Dean’s List at a term GPA of 3.5 with 12 graded semester units.
Academic probation and dismissal
Academic notice: cumulative total GPA or CSUN GPA below 2.0 at conclusion of any term.
Dismissal: varies by class level (see by_class_level).
The minimum cumulative GPA depends on how far through the degree a student is:
| Class level | Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| freshman (1-29 units) | 1.50 |
| sophomore (30-59 units) | 1.70 |
| junior (60-89 units) | 1.85 |
| senior (90+ units) | 1.95 |
Sources
Every figure on this page was read on one of these pages, all published by California State University, Northridge itself. Nothing here comes from a ranking site or an aggregator.
- catalog.csun.edu — Latin honors.
- catalog.csun.edu — Dean’s List.
- catalog.csun.edu — academic standing.
- www.csun.edu — grading scale and GPA calculation.
Good to know
CSU Northridge follows the CSU systemwide rule (Executive Order 1037): no A+, full plus/minus down to D-, F=0. CSUN sets its academic-probation GPA thresholds by class level for students earning below the standard.
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).