San José State
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San José State GPA
How San José State University calculates GPA
San José State University (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 San José State grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: SJSU 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: San José State University uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
Grade forgiveness on repeats up to CSU unit limits; the original grade remains on the transcript. WU = F.
Academic standing
Minimum 2.0 GPA. CSU systemwide grading (Executive Order 1037).
Good to know
San José State follows the CSU systemwide rule (Executive Order 1037): no A+, full plus/minus down to D-, F=0. Repeated courses can replace the original grade in the GPA up to CSU unit limits, with the original still shown 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).