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How Michigan State University calculates GPA

Michigan State University (Michigan) 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 Michigan State grade scale — what makes it specific

A+ rule: MSU uses a half-point numerical scale: 4.0, 3.5, 3.0, 2.5, 2.0, 1.5, 1.0, 0.0. So A-/B+ both map to 3.5 and B-/C+ both map to 2.5.

Failing grade: Michigan State University uses "0.0" for a failing grade (0.0).

Repeated courses & grade replacement

On a repeated course only the most recent grade counts in the GPA (the summary totals are adjusted to include only the last entry); all attempts remain on the transcript.

Academic standing

Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA to graduate. GPA truncated to 3 decimals. CR/NC and S/NS grades are excluded from the GPA.

Good to know

MSU's grading is a numerical half-point system (4.0, 3.5, 3.0 ... 0.0) rather than the usual 0.33 letter steps. The practical effect: an A- and a B+ are BOTH worth 3.5, and a B- and C+ are BOTH 2.5. (Note: MSU's transcript key also lists post-2017 honor points with A+ = 4.33 and standard 0.33 increments, so some records may show that scale; this calculator uses the long-standing half-point numerical system. Confirm against your own transcript.) On a repeat, only the most recent grade counts.

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).