Frequently Asked Questions

A GPA of 3.5 or higher is generally considered competitive, while the average UF student GPA is around 3.3.

Undergraduates must earn at least a 2.0 cumulative UF GPA and meet all specific college and program requirements, which may be higher.

Students usually need a 3.5 or higher semester GPA while carrying a minimum credit load (typically 12-15 credits). Requirements can vary by college.

Graduation honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, summa cum laude) eligibility varies by college, but typically requires at least a 3.75 GPA.

No. The University of Florida reports GPAs to two decimal places and does not round up.

Yes, UF has a Grade Forgiveness Policy. Students can repeat a course to earn a better grade, and only the grade from the second attempt is computed into the UF cumulative GPA. Both grades appear on the transcript, and the policy is limited to two courses.

UF divides the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted. This does not include S/U or non-graded credits.

UF uses a 4.0 scale with plus/minus grades (e.g., A=4.0, A–=3.67, B+=3.33, B=3.0, etc.).

No. S/U courses count toward your total credits but are not factored into your GPA calculation.

No. Withdrawals do not factor into your GPA but will appear on your official transcript.

Under the Grade Forgiveness policy, the grade from the second attempt is used in the cumulative GPA calculation, effectively replacing the first grade's impact on your GPA. Both grades remain on the transcript.

No. Only courses taken at the University of Florida count toward your official UF GPA.

A cumulative UF GPA below 2.0 may result in you being placed on academic probation.

Requirements vary widely, but many merit-based scholarships require students to maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Most graduate programs require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 for admission, though competitive programs often have higher averages.

Competitive transfer applicants often need a 3.5 GPA or higher, though the minimum GPA varies by college and major.

Yes. We have dedicated calculators for both! Use the Semester tool for a single term and the Cumulative tool to see your overall standing.

Our calculators do not include S/U courses in the calculation, as they do not affect your GPA.

Yes. Enter your expected grades in the Semester or Cumulative calculator to get an accurate estimate of your final GPA.

Absolutely. Use our “Target GPA Calculator” to input your goal, and it will tell you the GPA you need to average in your remaining courses.