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How UT Austin calculates GPA
UT Austin calculates the undergraduate cumulative University GPA from letter-graded work undertaken at the University. Multiply each course’s semester credit hours by its grade-point value, add the grade points, and divide by the GPA-bearing semester hours.
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | C | 2.00 |
| A- | 3.67 | C- | 1.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 | D+ | 1.33 |
| B | 3.00 | D | 1.00 |
| B- | 2.67 | D- | 0.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 | F | 0.00 |
Important: UT Austin Law uses a separate 4.30 grading scale. Graduate GPA uses the same standard letter-grade point values but has different rules about which coursework is included. This calculator is for the standard undergraduate cumulative University GPA.
Worked example
A 3-hour A earns 12.00 grade points. A 3-hour B+ earns 9.99. Together, that is 21.99 grade points over 6 semester hours, for a GPA of 3.665.
Which grades count in your UT Austin GPA?
Letter grades A through F count in the undergraduate University GPA. An F contributes zero grade points but its semester hours remain in the GPA denominator.
UT Austin excludes non-letter symbols such as CR, NC, Q, W, X, I, S, and U from the standard undergraduate GPA calculation. X is a temporary delay in reporting a final grade, while I is a permanent incomplete notation; use the final letter grade if one is later recorded and applicable to your official record.
Do repeated courses replace the old grade?
No. If you repeat a UT Austin course, all grades and all semester hours from the attempts are used in the University GPA. There is no ordinary grade replacement in the standard GPA calculation.
For this calculator, enter each graded attempt as a separate completed course. The Repeat Impact replacement tool is intentionally unavailable because replacing the original grade would give the wrong UT Austin GPA. Separate colleges and schools can also restrict whether a course may be repeated for credit—for example, several colleges do not allow a repeat for credit after a C- or better—so GPA treatment and repeat eligibility are different questions.
Do transfer grades count at UT Austin?
Grades earned at other institutions do not enter the UT Austin cumulative University GPA. Accepted transfer hours can still matter for degree progress, classification, and the total college hours used in academic-standing rules, but the external grade itself is not blended into the UT GPA.
That means you should not enter ordinary external transfer grades as GPA-bearing UT courses in this calculator.
Academic warning and dismissal
For undergraduates, a cumulative UT Austin GPA below 2.00 places a student on academic warning at the end of a grade-reporting period. Dismissal standards depend on total college hours undertaken and normally apply after a student has first been on warning, with special rules for beginning students.
| Total college hours undertaken | Warning if UT GPA is below | Dismissal benchmark while on warning |
|---|---|---|
| Below 15 | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| 15–44 | 2.00 | 1.70 |
| 45–59 | 2.00 | 1.85 |
| 60 or more | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Note: Colleges and schools may impose higher academic standards. Calculator output cannot determine an official warning, dismissal, appeal, or continuation decision.
GPA requirements for graduation and graduate study
The general undergraduate degree requirements include at least a 2.00 GPA on applicable UT Austin work, but individual colleges, schools, majors, and degrees may impose additional requirements.
Graduate students have a separate graduate GPA record. The general graduate degree requirement is at least a 3.00 graduate GPA, and master’s students also need at least a 3.00 in courses included on the Program of Work. Because graduate GPA inclusion rules differ from the undergraduate record, this undergraduate calculator should not be used as a substitute for an official graduate GPA calculation.
UT Austin GPA FAQ
Does UT Austin use a 4.0 GPA scale?
Yes. The standard undergraduate and graduate letter-grade point values run from A = 4.00 through F = 0.00, with plus/minus values such as A- = 3.67 and B+ = 3.33. The Law School is a major exception and uses a separate 4.30 scale.
Does an A+ give more than 4.0 at UT Austin?
The standard University grade table does not list A+ as a grade in the undergraduate/graduate 4.0 system. A is worth 4.00 grade points per semester hour.
Does a repeated class replace my first grade?
No. All UT Austin grades and semester hours from repeated attempts remain in the University GPA. Enter each graded attempt separately.
Does a transfer-course grade affect my UT Austin GPA?
No. Grades earned at other institutions are excluded from the cumulative University GPA, although accepted transfer hours can matter for other academic purposes.
Does pass/fail affect GPA?
A course recorded as CR or NC is excluded from the GPA. For a course taken on the credit/no-credit basis, performance at C or above is required for CR under the general policy.
Does a W affect my GPA at UT Austin?
No. W is excluded from the standard GPA calculation, as are Q, X, I, CR, NC, S, and U.
What GPA is considered good standing at UT Austin?
For the University-wide undergraduate warning rule, a cumulative UT GPA of at least 2.00 avoids academic warning. Your college or school may have higher standards for progression or a particular program.
What GPA do graduate students need?
Graduate students generally must maintain at least a 3.00 graduate GPA to continue beyond the first term and to graduate, subject to program-specific requirements. Graduate GPA inclusion rules differ from the undergraduate record.
Official UT Austin Resources
- Grade Point Average (GPA) Computation
- Evaluation: grades, symbols, pass/fail, and repeats
- Academic Warning and Dismissal
- Undergraduate General Degree Requirements
- Graduate Degree Requirements
- Law School Grades and Minimum Performance Standards
This UT Austin GPA calculator is an unofficial planning tool. The University Registrar and your college or school determine your official GPA, academic standing, degree progress, and eligibility under current UT Austin policies.