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South Carolina GPA
How University of South Carolina calculates GPA
University of South Carolina (South Carolina) 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 South Carolina grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: South Carolina uses a 4.0 plus/minus scale; A+ where used does not exceed 4.0 (A+ capped). B+, C+, D+ are recorded; full set down to D-=0.7, F=0.
Failing grade: University of South Carolina uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
USC has a Grade Forgiveness/Replacement policy; WF is treated as F. Confirm specifics with the registrar.
Academic standing
Minimum 2.0 GPA. (Note: 'USC' here is South Carolina, distinct from the University of Southern California.)
Latin honors at graduation
| Honor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| cum laude | 3.50-3.749 |
| magna cum laude | 3.75-3.949 |
| summa cum laude | 3.95-4.00 |
Dean’s List
University of South Carolina names students to its Dean’s List at a term GPA of 3.50 or higher (Dean's Honor List); 4.00 (President's Honor List, separate/higher tier) with a minimum of 12 credited semester hours (Pass-Fail, examination, correspondence or exemption courses excluded).
Academic probation and dismissal
At the end of any semester: Total Institutional GPA below 2.00.
Dismissal: suspended for one fall/spring semester plus the contiguous summer if unable to meet the continuation-on-probation standards.
Sources
Every figure on this page was read on one of these pages, all published by University of South Carolina itself. Nothing here comes from a ranking site or an aggregator.
- sc.edu — Latin honors.
- sc.edu — Dean’s List.
- academicbulletins.sc.edu — academic standing.
- sc.edu — grading scale and GPA calculation.
Good to know
The University of South Carolina (the Columbia, SC flagship — not Southern California) uses a standard 4.0 plus/minus scale with A+ capped at 4.0. It has a grade-forgiveness policy for retakes, and WF (withdrawn failing) counts as an F.
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).