UC Merced
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How University of California, Merced calculates GPA

University of California, Merced (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 UC Merced grade scale — what makes it specific

A+ rule: UC Merced follows the UC system rule: A+ is capped at 4.0 (same as A). Only A, B, C, D take +/- (no D-).

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

Repeated courses & grade replacement

Follows UC repeat policy. Semester system (UC Merced is the one UC on semesters).

Academic standing

Minimum 2.0 UC GPA to graduate; GPA spans all UC campuses attended.

Good to know

UC Merced uses the standard University of California scale (A+ capped at 4.0, A-D take +/-, no D-). Unlike most UC campuses, UC Merced runs on a semester calendar rather than quarters.

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).