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How University of Michigan calculates GPA
University of Michigan (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 U-M grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: A+ carries the same grade points as an A and does not raise GPA above 4.0.
Failing grade: University of Michigan uses "E" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
When a course is repeated, ALL attempts remain on the transcript and ALL grades are included in the GPA — Michigan does not remove earlier grades for repeats (no grade replacement). This is stricter than schools that count only the latest attempt.
Academic standing
Standards vary by school/college within U-M; many use a 2.0 minimum for good standing.
Latin honors at graduation
University of Michigan awards Latin honors by rank in the graduating class, not by a fixed GPA, so the GPA that earns each honor moves from year to year.
| Honor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Distinction (~top 25%) | 3.866 - 3.954 (Winter/Summer/Fall 2026 range) |
| High Distinction (~top 10%) | 3.955 - 3.992 |
| Highest Distinction (~top 3%) | 3.993 - 4.000 |
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA); other schools/colleges set their own
Dean’s List
University of Michigan names students to its Dean’s List at a term GPA of 3.5 term GPA with minimum of 14 credit hours in the term, including at least 12 credits elected on a graded (A-E) basis.
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA); UMich does not use the name "Dean's List" — this per-term "University Honors Designation" is the closest equivalent recognition
Academic probation and dismissal
Academic Progress Notice / Academic Recess: cumulative GPA below 2.0.
Dismissal: cumulative GPA below 2.0 for three consecutive semesters triggers Academic Recess, a mandatory one-year enrollment suspension.
The minimum cumulative GPA depends on how far through the degree a student is:
| Class level | Cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| 1st semester below 2.0 | Academic Progress Notice 1 |
| 2 consecutive semesters below 2.0 | Academic Progress Notice 2 |
| 3 consecutive semesters below 2.0 | Academic Recess (mandatory one-year suspension) |
Sources
Every figure on this page was read on one of these pages, all published by University of Michigan itself. Nothing here comes from a ranking site or an aggregator.
- lsa.umich.edu — Latin honors.
- lsa.umich.edu — Dean’s List.
- lsa.umich.edu — academic standing.
- ro.umich.edu — grading scale and GPA calculation.
Good to know
Michigan uses 'E' for failing in many programs. Crucially, repeated courses do NOT replace the earlier grade — every attempt counts in your GPA, unlike ASU or Berkeley. Plan retakes accordingly.
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).