UC Riverside
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How University of California, Riverside calculates GPA

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

A+ rule: UC Riverside 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, Riverside uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).

Repeated courses & grade replacement

Follows UC repeat policy. Quarter system.

Academic standing

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

Good to know

UC Riverside uses the standard University of California scale: A+ capped at 4.0, A-D take +/- with no D-, on the quarter system. Your UC GPA includes coursework at any UC campus attended.

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).