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Pittsburgh GPA
How University of Pittsburgh calculates GPA
University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) 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 Pittsburgh grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: Pitt uses a 4.0 plus/minus scale with 0.25-point steps; A+ and A are both 4.00 (A+ capped). Values: A-=3.75, B+=3.25, B=3.0, ... C+=2.25, ... D-=0.75, F=0.
Failing grade: University of Pittsburgh uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
Most-recent-grade on a repeated course (earlier attempts stay on the transcript but are excluded from the GPA). You must re-enroll and pay for the repeated class.
Academic standing
Minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA for good standing; below 2.00 means probation. GPA ranges 0.00-4.00.
Latin honors at graduation
| Honor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| cum laude | 3.25 |
| magna cum laude | 3.50 |
| summa cum laude | 3.75 |
Dean’s List
University of Pittsburgh does not publish one Dean’s List rule. Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences undergraduates (school-specific — Pitt has no single university-wide Dean's List; standing/honors are set by each school)
Academic probation and dismissal
Academic Notice (formerly termed Academic Probation): cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 (must maintain cumulative and term GPA of 2.0 or above for Good Academic Standing).
Dismissal: suspension follows continued failure to resolve Academic Notice/Probation over a period of time set by school/campus policy; specific numeric second-tier threshold not stated centrally (delegated to school/campus policy).
Sources
Every figure on this page was read on one of these pages, all published by University of Pittsburgh itself. Nothing here comes from a ranking site or an aggregator.
- www.provost.pitt.edu — Latin honors.
- www.asundergrad.pitt.edu — Dean’s List.
- www.provost.pitt.edu — academic standing.
- www.registrar.pitt.edu — grading scale and GPA calculation.
Good to know
Pitt uses the less-common 0.25-step plus/minus scale (A-=3.75, B+=3.25 rather than 3.7/3.3), with an A+ that's capped at 4.00 (no boost above A). On repeats, only the most recent grade counts toward the GPA, though earlier attempts stay visible on the transcript.
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).