Grading Scale
Governors State University uses a plus/minus letter-grade scale (effective Fall 2020) to calculate GPA:
| Grade | Points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.7 |
| F | 0.0 |
Plus (+) grades add 0.3 grade points per hour and minus (−) grades subtract 0.3 grade points per hour. These are the only course grades used to compute the grade point average.
Source: Policy 26, Grading and Status Policy, last reviewed 01/11/2023 — verified Aug 2026
Non-GPA Grades and Course Statuses
The following course statuses carry no grade points and are excluded from GPA computation: Incomplete (I), Extended Incomplete (E), Missing grade at time of processing (M), Repeated course (R), Continuing Registration (CO), Audit (V), and withdrawal statuses. Courses taken on a Pass ("P")/No Credit ("NC") basis are also excluded from the GPA computation. Undergraduate students may take a maximum of twelve (12) elective hours on a pass/no credit basis; graduate students may not use pass/no credit for courses that fulfill degree requirements.
Source: Policy 26, Grading and Status Policy — verified Aug 2026
Academic Standing
Undergraduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) to remain in good academic standing. Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 ("B" average). Some programs set higher standards than this policy requires.
Source: Policy 26, Grading and Status Policy — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Governors State University (GSU) use?
Where does this GSU grade scale come from?
What are GSU's GPA rules?
Source: Policy 26, Grading and Status Policy — verified Aug 2026
What are GSU's academic standing rules?
Source: Policy 26, Grading and Status Policy — verified Aug 2026
