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Stanislaus State GPA
How California State University, Stanislaus calculates GPA
California State University, Stanislaus (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 Stanislaus State grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: Stanislaus State 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, Stanislaus uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
Grade forgiveness/repeat per CSU policy; WU = F. CR/NC excluded from GPA.
Academic standing
Minimum 2.0 GPA. CSU systemwide grading (Executive Order 1037).
Latin honors at graduation
| Honor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| cum laude | 3.40-3.59 |
| magna cum laude | 3.60-3.79 |
| summa cum laude | 3.80-4.0 |
Dean’s List
California State University, Stanislaus names students to its Dean’s List at a term GPA of 3.5 GPA with minimum of 12 units of graded coursework.
Academic probation and dismissal
Semester: cumulative or Stanislaus State GPA below 2.0 (Academic Notice).
Dismissal: by units attempted: freshman below 1.50; sophomore below 1.70; junior below 1.85; senior/postbaccalaureate below 1.95.
The minimum cumulative GPA depends on how far through the degree a student is:
| Class level | Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| Freshman | below 1.50 GPA |
| Sophomore | below 1.70 GPA |
| Junior | below 1.85 GPA |
| Senior/Postbaccalaureate | below 1.95 GPA |
Sources
Every figure on this page was read on one of these pages, all published by California State University, Stanislaus itself. Nothing here comes from a ranking site or an aggregator.
- www.csustan.edu — Latin honors.
- www.csustan.edu — Dean’s List.
- catalog.csustan.edu — academic standing.
- catalog.csustan.edu — grading scale and GPA calculation.
Good to know
Stanislaus State follows the CSU systemwide rule (Executive Order 1037): no A+, full plus/minus down to D-, F=0. Grade forgiveness on repeats follows CSU policy, and CR/NC grades are excluded from the 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).