How grading works at Augusta University
Augusta University grades on a 4.00-point scale: A (4.00), B (3.00), C (2.00), D (1.00), and F (0.00). There is no A+ — A is the top of the scale.
GPAs are calculated and truncated (not rounded) to two decimal places.
A grade of WF (Withdrawal Failing) is also on the scale at 0.00 and is "treated the same as F grades for grade point average calculations."
Source: Policy Library, Grading System Policy; Catalog, Academic Regulations: Undergraduate (Grades) — verified Aug 2026
How your GPA is calculated at Augusta University
Augusta University tracks a Term GPA (one semester) and an Institutional GPA (cumulative, all AU coursework) — both are used to determine academic standing.
If you retake a course not designated as repeatable, only the grade from your latest attempt counts toward your Institutional GPA, though every attempt stays on your transcript. Students may also petition for grade substitution — removing an earlier, lower grade from the Institutional GPA — once per course, up to four times in an undergraduate career.
Source: Catalog, Academic Regulations: Undergraduate (Academic Warning; Course Repeat Policy) — verified Aug 2026
Academic probation and suspension at Augusta University
Any undergraduate student whose Institutional GPA falls below 2.00 at the end of a semester is placed on academic probation. Minimum GPA standards to continue depend on progression level (credit hours earned):
| Progression level | Term GPA | Institutional GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 hours | 1.50 | 1.00 |
| 30–59 hours | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| 60–89 hours | 2.00 | 1.90 |
| 90+ hours | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Students who fail to meet these minimums are suspended for at least one semester.
Source: Catalog, Academic Regulations: Undergraduate (Academic Warning, Probation, and Dismissal) — verified Aug 2026
Graduation requirements at Augusta University
Bachelor's degree candidates must complete at least 120 semester hours, including a minimum of 39 hours of upper-division coursework (numbered 3000 or above), and earn a grade of C or better in each course required for the major.
An Institutional GPA of at least 2.00 on all AU coursework is required to graduate (or an Academic Renewal GPA of at least 2.00, for students who qualify for academic renewal).
Source: Catalog, Academic Regulations: Undergraduate (Graduation Requirements) — verified Aug 2026
Graduation honors and Dean's List at Augusta University
Undergraduate degrees are awarded with Latin honors based on GPA (minimum 60 semester hours in residence required):
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.90–4.00 GPA
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.70–3.89 GPA
- Cum Laude: 3.50–3.69 GPA
Each semester, undergraduates with a 4.00 GPA (12+ hours, no F or WF) make the President's List; those with at least a 3.50 GPA make the Dean's List.
Source: Catalog, Academic Regulations: Undergraduate (Graduation with Honors; Dean's and President's Lists) — verified Aug 2026
Transfer credit at Augusta University
Transfer coursework must come from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education (or, for institutions outside the U.S., an approved credential evaluation service).
Students must complete at least 25% of degree credits in residence at AU, including a minimum of 30 hours numbered 3000 or above. A maximum of 62 hours from a community college may count toward a degree.
Source: Catalog, Academic Regulations: Undergraduate (Transfer Credit) — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Augusta University (AU) use?
Where does this AU grade scale come from?
Does Augusta University award an A+?
No. Augusta University's grading scale tops out at a plain A, worth 4.00 grade points — there is no A+ anywhere in the Grading System Policy or the university catalog.
Source: Policy Library, Grading System Policy; Catalog, Academic Regulations: Undergraduate (Grades) — verified Aug 2026
What is a WF grade at Augusta University, and does it affect my GPA?
Yes. WF (Withdrawal Failing) is assigned when a student withdraws from a course after the published withdrawal deadline, or stops attending without formally withdrawing. It's worth 0.00 grade points — the same as an F — and counts toward your GPA.
Source: Policy Library, Grading System Policy; Catalog, Academic Regulations: Undergraduate (Withdrawal) — verified Aug 2026
Was Augusta University previously called Georgia Regents University?
Yes. The university was known as Georgia Regents University from 2013 to 2015, following the merger of Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University. It was renamed Augusta University in 2015. The grading policy described here is the university's current policy, published under its current name.
Source: Policy Library, Grading System Policy (institutional context) — verified Aug 2026
What GPA do I need to graduate from Augusta University?
Undergraduates need an Institutional GPA of at least 2.00 on all coursework attempted at Augusta University (or an Academic Renewal GPA of at least 2.00, if applicable) to graduate.
Source: Catalog, Academic Regulations: Undergraduate (Graduation Requirements) — verified Aug 2026
Does Augusta University use the same grading scale for graduate and professional programs?
Yes. The Graduate and Professional Academic Regulations use the identical grade table — A (4.00) through F (0.00), plus WF at 0.00 — as the Undergraduate regulations, both citing the same university-wide Grading System Policy.
Source: Catalog, Academic Regulations: Graduate and Professional (Grades) — verified Aug 2026
