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Using Franklin University's Grading Scheme

Franklin University Grading System

Verified against the university’s official grading policy franklin.edu — the grade table below is the one the institution publishes. Verified Sep 2026. How we verify

Franklin University Grading Scale

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Grade GPA Value
A 4.00
B 3.00
C 2.00
D 1.00
F 0.00
IF 0.00
Z 0.00

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Franklin University grading scheme — grade and GPA value
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How Course Grades Are Assigned

Course-level letter grades are based on the percentage of total possible points earned in the course: A (90–100%), B (80–89%), C (70–79%), D (60–69%), F (below 60%).

Source: Grading Guidelines (UG), Franklin University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Policies catalog — verified Aug 2026

Repeat Courses and the Forgiveness Policy

If a student retakes an identical course, an earlier grade of D changes to DR and an earlier grade of F changes to FR; neither DR nor FR is calculated in the GPA.

The one-time Forgiveness Policy lets a returning student whose cumulative GPA is below 2.00 have their GPA recalculated using only courses completed after the policy takes effect. Credit is granted for prior courses graded C or better, and at least 40 credit hours must be completed after the policy is applied.

Source: Types of Grades (UG) and Forgiveness Policy (UG), same 2026-2027 catalog — verified Aug 2026

Academic Probation, Suspension & Dismissal

An undergraduate student is placed on academic probation when their cumulative GPA falls below 2.00.

Academic suspension (loss of enrollment eligibility for one term) applies when cumulative GPA falls below a minimum tied to credit hours attempted: 1.10 (20–29 hours), 1.50 (30–59 hours), 1.70 (60–89 hours), 1.90 (90–99 hours), 2.00 (100+ hours). Dismissal usually follows suspension, reinstatement, and continued failure to meet required progress.

Source: Academic Standards: Probation, Suspension & Dismissal (UG), 2026-2027 catalog — verified Aug 2026

Undergraduate Degree Requirements

To earn a degree, students must complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area; each major-area course must be completed with a grade of C or better to count toward degree requirements. Residency and tuition/fee requirements also apply.

Source: Degree Requirements (UG), 2026-2027 catalog — verified Aug 2026

Trimester and Graduation Honors

Students completing 8 or more undergraduate letter-graded hours in a trimester with a 4.00 GPA are named to the President's List; a 3.50–3.99 GPA earns the Dean's List.

Graduation honors (undergraduate cumulative GPA): Summa Cum Laude (3.90+), Magna Cum Laude (3.70–3.89), Cum Laude (3.50–3.69).

Source: Honors, 2026-2027 catalog, Undergraduate Policies — verified Aug 2026

Transfer Credit

Credit transfers for any course completed with a grade of D or higher (including Pass and examination credit), subject to GPA and major requirements. A grade of D is not accepted in major-area courses regardless of where it was taken. Credit is accepted from accredited institutions (or reviewed case-by-case otherwise); some majors restrict transferability of credits more than 10 years old.

Source: Transfer Credit (UG), 2026-2027 catalog — verified Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What grading scheme does Franklin University use?
The university uses a letter-grade grading system on a 0.0–4.0 scale with 7 grade levels: A = 4.00, B = 3.00, C = 2.00, D = 1.00, F = 0.00, IF = 0.00, Z = 0.00.
Where does this Franklin University grade scale come from?
From the university's official grading policy, published at franklin.edu. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Sep 2026.
What are Franklin University's GPA rules?
If a student retakes an identical course, an earlier grade of D changes to DR and an earlier grade of F changes to FR; neither DR nor FR is calculated in the GPA.

Source: Types of Grades (UG) and Forgiveness Policy (UG), same 2026-2027 catalog — verified Aug 2026

What are Franklin University's academic standing rules?
An undergraduate student is placed on academic probation when their cumulative GPA falls below 2.00.

Source: Academic Standards: Probation, Suspension & Dismissal (UG), 2026-2027 catalog — verified Aug 2026

What does Franklin University require to graduate?
To earn a degree, students must complete all required coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major area; each major-area course must be completed with a grade of C or better to count toward degree requirements. Residency and tuition/fee requirements also apply.

Source: Degree Requirements (UG), 2026-2027 catalog — verified Aug 2026

How are honors and awards decided at Franklin University?
Students completing 8 or more undergraduate letter-graded hours in a trimester with a 4.00 GPA are named to the President's List; a 3.50–3.99 GPA earns the Dean's List.

Source: Honors, 2026-2027 catalog, Undergraduate Policies — verified Aug 2026

How does Franklin University treat transfer credit?
Credit transfers for any course completed with a grade of D or higher (including Pass and examination credit), subject to GPA and major requirements. A grade of D is not accepted in major-area courses regardless of where it was taken. Credit is accepted from accredited institutions (or reviewed case-by-case otherwise); some majors restrict transferability of credits more than 10 years old.

Source: Transfer Credit (UG), 2026-2027 catalog — verified Aug 2026

How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at Franklin University?
Your cumulative GPA is the credit-weighted average of your semester GPAs across every semester: (semester GPA₁ × credits₁ + … + semester GPAₙ × creditsₙ) ÷ (credits₁ + … + creditsₙ). Save each semester to the tracker on this page, by course or as a quick semester GPA + credits entry, and it works out your cumulative GPA on every save, edit and delete.
Is this Franklin University GPA calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. GPAWise is free, with no signup, and your courses and saved semesters stay in your browser: nothing is sent to our servers. "Clear all tracker data" on the tracker wipes them at any time.

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