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University of Minnesota GPA Calculator

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

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

This semester

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How grades convert to points here

University of Minnesota recognizes plus/minus, but an A+ is worth 4.00 rather than 4.33. That asymmetry matters at the top of the scale — you can lose points for an A- but cannot gain them back with an A+.

Alternate S/N scale: C- or better earns S (no GPA effect); below C- earns N, which does count against GPA like an F.

Latin honors at University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota awards Latin honors against fixed GPA cutoffs: 3.5 for cum laude, 3.66 for magna cum laude, and 3.75 for summa cum laude.

The advantage of published cutoffs is that the goal is knowable in advance. At a percentile school the bar floats with the graduating class; here it does not, so you can calculate exactly what you need across your remaining courses.

Standing, honors lists, and retakes

Good academic standing at University of Minnesota 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.

Dean's List recognition requires a term GPA of 3.67 or above. It is calculated per term rather than cumulatively, so one strong semester earns it regardless of what came before — and one weak semester loses it regardless of a strong cumulative average.

On repeated courses: Both attempts remain on the transcript but only the credits count once; the most recent grade earned counts toward GPA (bracketing removes prior attempts from GPA calculation).

The part students usually miss

Latin honors (cum laude/magna/summa) are awarded only to University Honors Program graduates, not to the general undergraduate population.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of Minnesota 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 University of Minnesota?▾
3.50 for cum laude, 3.66 for magna cum laude, and 3.75 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 University of Minnesota?▾
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 University of Minnesota, does the old grade still count?▾
Both attempts remain on the transcript but only the credits count once; the most recent grade earned counts toward GPA (bracketing removes prior attempts from GPA calculation).
Can I rely on this number?▾
It applies University of Minnesota's published scale to the grades you enter, so for a standard letter-graded course load it should match. It will not account for transfer credit, courses excluded from the GPA by policy, or program-specific weighting. Your registrar's figure is the official one.

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