How GPA Is Calculated
Gonzaga's Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total quality points earned by the total credits graded. Several GPAs are calculated separately, including the term GPA, the cumulative GPA, and the upper-division major GPA.
The letter grades AU, I, P, RD, S, and W do not count as credits graded, and no quality points are awarded for them. The "NS" (Non-Satisfactory) and "V" (Unofficial Withdrawal) grades each have the same effect as an "F" on the GPA.
Source: Gonzaga University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, Grading Policies — verified Aug 2026
Minimum GPA to Graduate
A minimum cumulative grade point average and a minimum upper-division major grade point average of 2.00 are both required for completion of an undergraduate degree at Gonzaga.
Source: Gonzaga University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, Grading Policies — verified Aug 2026
Transfer Credit and GPA
Transfer credits accepted by Gonzaga may count toward degree completion, but grades associated with transfer credits are not used in the calculation of a student's cumulative GPA at Gonzaga.
Source: Gonzaga University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, Grading Policies — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Gonzaga University use?
Where does this Gonzaga University grade scale come from?
Does Gonzaga University award an A+ grade?
No. Gonzaga's undergraduate quality-point scale runs from A (4.0) down through D (1.0), with F and V both valued at 0.0 — no A+ or D- grade is awarded.
Source: Gonzaga University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, Grading Policies — verified Aug 2026
What GPA do I need to graduate from Gonzaga University?
Undergraduate students need a minimum cumulative GPA and a minimum upper-division major GPA of 2.00 to complete their degree.
Source: Gonzaga University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Academic Catalog, Grading Policies — verified Aug 2026
