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UC San Diego GPA
How University of California, San Diego calculates GPA
University of California, San Diego (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 San Diego grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: UC San Diego awards A+ but caps it at 4.0 (UC system rule: 'A+ does not receive grade point credit beyond A'). Only A, B, and C may take +/-. There is no D-.
Failing grade: University of California, San Diego uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
Follows UC repeat policy; all attempts may appear on the transcript. Confirm specifics with the registrar.
Academic standing
Minimum 2.0 UC GPA to graduate. UCSD is on the quarter system; the GPA spans all UC campuses attended.
Good to know
UC San Diego uses a 4.0 scale on the quarter system. An A+ can be awarded but it's capped at 4.0 — it doesn't give a boost above A. Only A, B, and C grades carry +/- modifiers (no D-), so the scale is the standard 4.0 set. Your UC GPA includes work at any UC campus you've 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).