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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill GPA Calculator

Built for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students on the 4.0 scale. Free, mobile-friendly, no signup.

Note: UNC 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

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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+.

Standing, honors lists, and retakes

Good academic standing at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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.

On repeated courses: Both the original and repeated grade count in the GPA (repeat requires dean approval); credit hours are earned only once.

The part students usually miss

A+ is rarely awarded (reserved for exceptionally high performance) and there is no D- grade on UNC's scale.

Grading policy compiled from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's registrar and academic catalog. Policies change; the registrar is authoritative. See our methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 to stay in good standing at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?▾
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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill, does the old grade still count?▾
Both the original and repeated grade count in the GPA (repeat requires dean approval); credit hours are earned only once.
Can I rely on this number?▾
It applies University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill'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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