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Ohio State University GPA Calculator

Built for Ohio State University students on the 4.0 scale. Free, mobile-friendly, no signup.

Note: OSU uses a 4.0 scale with plus/minus. Use the generic calculator instead →

This semester

4.00
9 credits

How grades convert to points here

Plus and minus grades count at Ohio State University, with one exception: A+ carries the same 4.00 as an A. The downside modifiers apply in full while the upside one does not, so a perfect 4.00 requires straight A grades with no A- anywhere.

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Latin honors at Ohio State University

Ohio State University awards Latin honors against fixed GPA cutoffs: 3.5 for cum laude, 3.7 for magna cum laude, and 3.9 for summa cum laude.

Fixed cutoffs are the friendlier system to plan against. You know the target from your first semester, and clearing it does not depend on how strong your classmates turn out to be — unlike a percentile system, where the threshold moves every year.

Standing, honors lists, and retakes

Good academic standing at Ohio State University requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Falling below it typically triggers academic warning, then probation, with dismissal only after sustained shortfall — the escalation gives time to recover.

Ohio State University sets Dean's List at 3.50 for the term. Most schools also require a minimum credit load of letter-graded courses, so a light semester or a heavy pass/fail load can disqualify an otherwise-strong GPA.

On repeated courses: Grade Forgiveness: student petitions to repeat a course; original grade and credit are excluded from cumulative GPA (but remain visible on transcript) — capped at 3 courses total for students admitted Fall 2015 or later

Worth knowing about Ohio State University

Ohio State does not award A+ or D- grades at all, and grade forgiveness for repeated courses is capped at exactly 3 courses per student (for those admitted Autumn 2015+)

Grading policy compiled from Ohio State University's registrar and academic catalog. Policies change; the registrar is authoritative. See our methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ohio State University use plus/minus grading?▾
Yes, with one exception: A+ is worth 4.00, the same as an A. Minus grades reduce your average but an A+ cannot raise it above 4.00.
What GPA do you need for cum laude at Ohio State University?▾
3.50 for cum laude, 3.70 for magna cum laude, and 3.90 for summa cum laude. These are fixed institutional thresholds rather than class percentiles, so they do not shift with your cohort. Most schools also require a minimum number of credits completed in residence — verify that separately with the registrar.
What GPA do you need to stay in good standing at Ohio State University?▾
A cumulative 2.0. Dropping below it usually starts with a warning rather than immediate probation, and schools generally allow at least one term to recover before more serious consequences apply.
If I retake a course at Ohio State University, does the old grade still count?▾
Grade Forgiveness: student petitions to repeat a course; original grade and credit are excluded from cumulative GPA (but remain visible on transcript) — capped at 3 courses total for students admitted Fall 2015 or later
Will this match what my registrar shows?▾
It should track your official GPA for standard coursework at Ohio State University. Discrepancies usually come from transfer credit, pass/fail courses, or a repeat policy applied to an earlier attempt — all of which the registrar handles and a calculator cannot see.

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