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University of Pennsylvania GPA Calculator

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

Note: UPenn uses the 4.0 scale; A+ = 4.0 institutionally. Use the generic calculator instead →

This semester

4.00
9 credits

How grades convert to points here

University of Pennsylvania 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+.

Latin honors at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania awards Latin honors against fixed GPA cutoffs: 3.4 for cum laude, 3.6 for magna cum laude, and 3.8 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 Pennsylvania 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: A student may not repeat a course already passed with a D or better; repeats are generally only for failed courses.

The part students usually miss

Penn eliminated the Dean's List entirely starting fall 2023 (previously required a combined 3.7 GPA across fall/spring); students with a probation-or-greater academic-integrity or conduct sanction are ineligible for Latin honors regardless of GPA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?▾
3.40 for cum laude, 3.60 for magna cum laude, and 3.80 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 Pennsylvania?▾
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 Pennsylvania, does the old grade still count?▾
A student may not repeat a course already passed with a D or better; repeats are generally only for failed courses.
Can I rely on this number?▾
It applies University of Pennsylvania'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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