Sacramento State
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How California State University, Sacramento calculates GPA

California State University, Sacramento (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 Sacramento State grade scale — what makes it specific

A+ rule: Sacramento State uses the CSU 4.0 plus/minus scale with NO A+ ('The University does not award a grade of A+'). A=4.0 max, A-=3.7, down to D-=0.7, F=0.

Failing grade: California State University, Sacramento uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).

Repeated courses & grade replacement

Grade Forgiveness: a repeated course's new grade replaces the former in the GPA, up to 16 units (then averaging applies). WU = F.

Academic standing

Minimum 2.0 GPA. CSU systemwide grading (Executive Order 1037).

Good to know

Sacramento State follows the CSU systemwide rule (Executive Order 1037) and explicitly states it does not award an A+ — so the scale tops out at A=4.0 with full plus/minus down to D-. Grade Forgiveness lets a repeat replace the original grade in the GPA for up to 16 units before averaging kicks in.

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).