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University of Southern California GPA Calculator

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

Note: USC uses a 4.0 scale; A = 4.0, A- = 3.7. Use the generic calculator instead →

This semester

4.00
9 credits

How grades convert to points here

Plus and minus grades count at University of Southern California, 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.

Up to 24 units may be taken Pass/No Pass with no GPA impact.

Latin honors at University of Southern California

University of Southern California 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 University of Southern California 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.

University of Southern California 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: Both the original and repeated grade count toward GPA for most students (credit earned once); a limited freshman exception allows replacement of grades of D+ or below in up to three courses from the first two semesters.

Worth knowing about University of Southern California

USC does not award an A+ grade at all — A is the top grade and is capped at 4.0.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does University of Southern California 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 Southern California?▾
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 University of Southern California?▾
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 Southern California, does the old grade still count?▾
Both the original and repeated grade count toward GPA for most students (credit earned once); a limited freshman exception allows replacement of grades of D+ or below in up to three courses from the first two semesters.
Will this match what my registrar shows?▾
It should track your official GPA for standard coursework at University of Southern California. 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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