How the grading scale works
The default grading system at CSU Channel Islands is "ABCDF." Adding a "+" or "-" to a grade is optional and left to each instructor; where used, a "+" raises the grade points earned by 0.3 and a "-" lowers them by 0.3, except that an A+ still counts as 4.0 grade points (it is not raised above the A). No "+" or "-" may be added to an F. Course syllabi are required to state clearly whether +/- grading is used in that course.
Grade symbols and how they affect your GPA
| Symbol | Meaning | Counted in GPA? |
|---|---|---|
| W | Withdrawal, approved after the third week of the semester | No |
| WU | Withdrawal Unauthorized — enrolled but did not formally withdraw and did not complete course requirements | Yes, equivalent to an F |
| IC | Incomplete Charged — an "I" not completed within the allowed time | Yes, equivalent to an F |
| RP | Report in Progress — course extends beyond one term; final grade awaits completion (within one year, except graduate theses) | Not yet (provisional) |
| CR | Credit — equivalent to a C or higher (undergraduate) or a B or higher (graduate/post-baccalaureate) | Not stated in this policy |
| NC | No Credit — below a C (undergraduate) or below a B (graduate/post-baccalaureate) | Not stated in this policy |
No more than 12 units of general-education coursework may be taken CR/NC; limits for other courses are set by each individual program.
Frequently asked questions
Can I save my semesters and track my CGPA at CSUCI?
Yes. After you calculate a semester's GPA, click "Save as semester" to add it to the built-in CGPA tracker, which then computes your cumulative GPA across every saved semester using the standard weighted formula (Σ SGPA × credits ÷ Σ credits). You can save semesters by course (full breakdown) or quick-add a past semester with just the SGPA and credit hours. Locking, renaming, and deleting saved semesters are all supported, and the tracker shows a running CGPA plus a trend arrow versus your previous semester.
How do I convert SGPA to CGPA at CSUCI?
Your CGPA is the credit-weighted average of every semester's SGPA. The formula is: CGPA = (SGPA₁ × credits₁ + SGPA₂ × credits₂ + … + SGPAₙ × creditsₙ) ÷ (credits₁ + credits₂ + … + creditsₙ). On this page, add each semester to the CGPA tracker (either by course or as a quick SGPA + credit-hours entry) and the calculator runs the conversion for you on every save, edit, and delete — no manual arithmetic required.
Can I add past semester GPAs without entering every course?
Yes. On the My CGPA Tracker tab, click "Add semester" and choose the quick-add option. You enter just the SGPA and the credit hours for that semester — no course-by-course breakdown required. It works as a GPA calculator with previous semesters support, or as a GPA calculator without course details when you only remember the SGPA from your transcript. Quick-added and course-by-course semesters can be mixed freely; both contribute to your CGPA using the same credit-weighted formula.
Is my CGPA tracker data sent to your servers?
No. Your saved semesters are stored locally in your browser only — nothing is transmitted to GPAWise. A "Clear all tracker data" button is always available on the tracker tab to wipe the data on demand.
Is this California State University, Channel Islands (CSUCI) GPA calculator free?
Yes — GPAWise is completely free to use. There's no signup, no paywall, and your inputs stay in your browser.
