UF GPA Calculator

Q: What GPA do you need to graduate from UF?

You need at least a 2.0 cumulative UF GPA to graduate. You also need a 2.0 in your major courses and 120 total credits for most bachelor's degrees. Some majors ask for more. Limited-access programs like business, engineering, and nursing often want a 3.0 or higher in key classes.

Q: What is a good GPA at UF?

A rough guide: Below 2.0 : academic trouble, probation risk 2.0 to 2.9 : passing, but weak for jobs and grad school 3.0 to 3.4 : solid and safe for most programs 3.5 and up : strong, opens doors to honors, internships, and grad school Most graduate and professional schools want a 3.0 minimum, and the best ones want 3.5 or higher.

Q: What GPA puts you on academic probation at UF?

Your cumulative UF GPA falling below 2.0 puts you on academic probation. UF then tracks your deficit points, which is how many grade points you are short of a 2.0. To get off probation, you must earn enough grade points to bring your cumulative GPA back to 2.0. A's and B's in courses with more credits clear deficits the fastest.

Q: Does repeating a class at UF remove the old grade?

No. At UF, both grades stay on your transcript and both count in your GPA . The credit hours only count once toward your degree. So if you got a D and then an A, your GPA uses both. The A helps a lot, but it does not erase the D.

Q: What GPA do you need to keep Bright Futures at UF?

Renewal depends on your award: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS): 3.0 college GPA Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS): 2.75 college GPA You also must earn a set number of credit hours each year, based on whether you were full time or part time. Falling short can cost you the award.

UF GPA Calculator

Updated Sep 11, 2026 By Jehan Wadia

Enter each course with its credit hours and letter grade to compute grade points.
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Introduction

This UF GPA Calculator helps you find your grade point average at the University of Florida. Type in each class, how many credits it is worth, and the letter grade you earned. The calculator multiplies each grade value by the course credits, adds up the points, and divides by your total credits to give your GPA.

UF uses two grading scales. Classes taken in Summer 2009 or later use plus and minus grades, like A-, B+, and C-. Classes taken before Summer 2009 use an older scale with no minus grades. You can pick one scale or mix both if your classes span both time periods.

The calculator also shows your total credits, total grade points, and your deficit points. Deficit points tell you how many more grade points you need to reach a 2.0 GPA, which is the lowest GPA UF allows for good standing. A step-by-step solution shows the math, and charts let you see how each class adds to your score.

How to use our UF GPA Calculator

Enter your UF courses, the credit hours for each one, and the letter grade you earned. The calculator shows your grade points per course, your total credits, your total grade points, your UF GPA, and your deficit points toward UF's 2.0 minimum.

UF Grading Period: Pick the period your grades come from. Choose "Summer 2009 or After" for the modern scale with plus and minus grades. Choose "Before Summer 2009" for the older scale. Choose "Mixed" if your courses come from both periods.

Course / Label: Type the course name or code, like MAC 2311. This step is optional, but it makes your chart and steps easier to read.

# of Credits: Type the credit hours for that course, such as 3 or 4. Use a number above 0. Half credits like 1.5 are fine.

Grade: Pick your letter grade from the drop-down list. Each choice shows its UF grade point value. In Mixed mode, fill in only one grade column per course.

Add Course: Click this to add another row. You can list up to 30 courses.

Row buttons: Use the equals button to figure grade points for just that row. Use the eraser button to clear that row.

Compute All: Click this to add up every row and get your UF GPA, totals, step-by-step math, and charts.

Reset Totals: Click this to clear the results only. Your course rows stay as they are.

UF Grade Point Values: Open this panel to see the official UF grade point value for each letter grade in your chosen period.

What Is a UF GPA?

Your UF GPA is your grade average at the University of Florida. It is based on two things: the letter grade you earn in each class and how many credit hours that class is worth. Big classes count more than small ones, so a 4-credit course moves your GPA more than a 1-credit course.

How UF Grade Points Work

UF gives each letter grade a point value on a 4.0 scale. An A is worth 4.00 points, a C is worth 2.00, and an E (fail) is worth 0.00. To find your GPA, UF multiplies each grade value by the course credits, adds up all those grade points, then divides by the total credits.

Example: a 3-credit class with a B (3.00) earns 9.00 grade points. A 4-credit class with an A (4.00) earns 16.00 grade points. Together that is 25.00 grade points over 7 credits, or a 3.57 GPA.

Two UF Grading Scales

UF changed its grading scale in Summer 2009. Which scale you use depends on when you took the class.

Summer 2009 or after: UF uses full plus and minus grades. A- is 3.67, B+ is 3.33, B- is 2.67, C+ is 2.33, and so on down to D- at 0.67.
Before Summer 2009: There were no minus grades. Plus grades were worth a half point, so B+ was 3.50, C+ was 2.50, and D+ was 1.50.

If some of your classes are from each time period, use both scales and pick only one grade column per course.

Grades That Do Not Count

S (Satisfactory) and U (Unsatisfactory) grades stay off your GPA. So do W (withdrawal), I (incomplete), and H (deferred). But WF, which means you withdrew while failing, counts as 0.00 points and does hurt your GPA. F is just another name for E and is also 0.00.

Your UF GPA only uses classes taken at UF. Transfer credits from another school may count toward your degree, but they do not change your UF GPA.

Deficit Points Explained

UF asks students to keep at least a 2.0 GPA. Deficit points show how many grade points you are short of that 2.0 mark. Multiply your total credits by 2.0, then subtract your total grade points. If the answer is positive, you are behind and need those points back. If it is zero or negative, you are at or above the 2.0 line.

Students who fall under a 2.0 UF GPA can be put on academic probation. Earning higher grades in future classes, especially ones with more credit hours, is the fastest way to erase deficit points.

Why Your UF GPA Matters

Your GPA affects more than a report card. It is used for graduation, for staying in good standing, for keeping scholarships like Bright Futures, and for getting into limited-access majors, honors programs, internships, and graduate school. Knowing your number early gives you time to change it.

Formulas used

Course Grade Points

\text{Grade Points}_i = \text{Credits}_i \times \text{Grade Value}_i

Total Credit Hours

\text{Total Credits} = \sum_{i=1}^{n} \text{Credits}_i

Total Grade Points

\text{Total Grade Points} = \sum_{i=1}^{n} \left( \text{Credits}_i \times \text{Grade Value}_i \right)

UF GPA

\text{GPA} = \frac{\text{Total Grade Points}}{\text{Total Credits}}

Deficit Points (vs. 2.0 minimum)

\text{Deficit} = \left(2.00 \times \text{Total Credits}\right) - \text{Total Grade Points}

GPA Gauge Percentage

\text{Gauge \%} = \frac{\text{GPA}}{4} \times 100

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to graduate from UF?

You need at least a 2.0 cumulative UF GPA to graduate. You also need a 2.0 in your major courses and 120 total credits for most bachelor's degrees.

Some majors ask for more. Limited-access programs like business, engineering, and nursing often want a 3.0 or higher in key classes.

What is a good GPA at UF?

A rough guide:

Below 2.0: academic trouble, probation risk
2.0 to 2.9: passing, but weak for jobs and grad school
3.0 to 3.4: solid and safe for most programs
3.5 and up: strong, opens doors to honors, internships, and grad school

Most graduate and professional schools want a 3.0 minimum, and the best ones want 3.5 or higher.

What GPA puts you on academic probation at UF?

Your cumulative UF GPA falling below 2.0 puts you on academic probation. UF then tracks your deficit points, which is how many grade points you are short of a 2.0.

To get off probation, you must earn enough grade points to bring your cumulative GPA back to 2.0. A's and B's in courses with more credits clear deficits the fastest.

Does repeating a class at UF remove the old grade?

No. At UF, both grades stay on your transcript and both count in your GPA. The credit hours only count once toward your degree.

So if you got a D and then an A, your GPA uses both. The A helps a lot, but it does not erase the D.

Is a D a passing grade at UF?

Yes, a D earns credit and is worth 1.00 grade points. D+ is 1.33 and D- is 0.67.

But a D often is not good enough. Many majors, prerequisite courses, and general education rules require a C or better. A D in those classes means you must take the course again.

Does a W hurt your GPA at UF?

A plain W does not hurt your GPA. It has no grade points and is left out of the math.

A WF is different. It means you withdrew while failing, and it counts as 0.00 grade points, just like an E. That does pull your GPA down.

UF also limits how many times you can drop a course, so use drops carefully.

How much does one C lower a 4.0 GPA?

More than most students expect early on. Say you have 12 credits of straight A's, which is 48 grade points.

Add one 3-credit C (2.00 × 3 = 6 points):

(48 + 6) ÷ (12 + 3) = 54 ÷ 15 = 3.60 GPA

One C dropped a 4.0 to a 3.60. The more credits you already have, the smaller the drop from a single grade.

How many A's does it take to go from a 2.0 to a 3.0 GPA?

It takes a lot. If you have 30 credits at a 2.0 GPA, you have 60 grade points. To reach a 3.0 with straight A's:

(60 + 4X) ÷ (30 + X) = 3.0, so X = 30 credits

That is 30 more credits of all A's, or about two full semesters. Raising a GPA is slow, which is why early grades matter so much.

What GPA do you need to keep Bright Futures at UF?

Renewal depends on your award:

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS): 3.0 college GPA
Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS): 2.75 college GPA

You also must earn a set number of credit hours each year, based on whether you were full time or part time. Falling short can cost you the award.

What GPA do you need for Latin honors at UF?

UF awards cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude at graduation. Each college sets its own GPA cutoffs, so they are not the same across campus.

Cutoffs commonly land near 3.50 for cum laude, 3.75 for magna cum laude, and 3.90 for summa cum laude. Check your own college for the exact numbers, since some base them on class rank instead.

Do AP or dual enrollment credits count toward your UF GPA?

No. AP, IB, AICE, and transfer credits give you credit hours toward your degree but no grade points. Your UF GPA only uses classes you take at UF.

This means you cannot use high school credit to raise a low UF GPA, and a low transfer GPA will not drag your UF GPA down.

What is the difference between term GPA and cumulative GPA?

Your term GPA covers just one semester of classes. Your cumulative GPA covers every graded course you have taken at UF.

One strong semester can lift your term GPA fast, but your cumulative GPA moves slowly because it carries all your past credits with it.

Why is an A- not worth 4.0 at UF?

Since Summer 2009, UF uses plus and minus grades with different point values. An A- is worth 3.67, not 4.00.

That means straight A-minuses give you a 3.67 GPA, not a 4.0. Before Summer 2009, UF had no minus grades at all, and plus grades were worth a half point, like B+ = 3.50.

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