DU’s GPA Grading Scale
DU uses a 4.0 grading scale with plus and minus distinctions. Each letter grade corresponds to a specific grade point value:
| Grade | Grade Points | Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A– | 3.7 | |
| B+ | 3.3 | |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| B– | 2.7 | |
| C+ | 2.3 | |
| C | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| C– | 1.7 | |
| D+ | 1.3 | |
| D | 1.0 | |
| D– | 0.7 | Minimum Passing |
| F | 0.0 | Failure |
Grades like “P” (Pass), “NC” (No Credit), “W” (Withdrawn), and “I” (Incomplete) do not affect your GPA. However, an “I” will convert to an “F” if not resolved within one year.
How GPA Is Calculated
To calculate your GPA:
- Multiply the grade points for each course by its credit hours.
- Sum all the grade points.
- Divide by the total number of credit hours attempted.
DU truncates GPAs to two decimal places; they are not rounded.
GPA Replacement Policy
If you earn a low grade, DU allows you to retake certain courses to improve your GPA:
- Undergraduates: Grades of C–, D+, D, D–, or F are eligible for replacement.
- Graduates: Grades of B–, C+, C, C–, D+, D, D–, or F are eligible.
You can replace up to 4 courses (undergraduate) or 2 courses (graduate). The most recent grade replaces the previous one in your GPA, but all attempts remain on your transcript.
Academic Standing
Your GPA affects your academic standing:
- Good Standing: GPA of 2.2 or higher.
- Academic Warning: GPA between 2.0 and 2.2.
- Academic Probation: GPA below 2.0.
Graduate students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Law students have specific GPA requirements.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, undergraduates need a minimum GPA of 2.0. The Bachelor of Science in Accounting requires a 2.5 GPA.
Resources
- https://www.du.edu/registrar/transcripts-grades-records/grading
- https://bulletin.du.edu/undergraduate/academicpoliciesandprocedures/
- https://bulletin.du.edu/graduate/academic-requirements-policies-and-procedures/academic-standards/(University of Denver, University of Denver Bulletin, University of Denver Bulletin)