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Using MC's Grading Scheme

Merced College Grading System

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

MC Grading Scale

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

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Merced College grading scheme — grade and GPA value
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GPA Results

Semester GPA
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on a 0.00 - 4.00 scale
0.00 4.00
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Course Details

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Pass/No-Pass and GPA

Units earned on a Pass/No-Pass (P/NP) basis are not counted in the calculation of GPA. Students may take a maximum of 12 units attempted on a pass/no-pass basis, apart from courses that are evaluated only on a pass/no-pass basis. A student may request that a "P" be converted to the letter grade filed with the Registrar, no later than one regular semester after the term in which the "P" was received; units converted this way are used in the GPA calculation and no longer count toward the 12-unit pass/no-pass allowance.

"FW" (Failing, stopped attending) carries 0 grade points, the same as "F."

Source: Merced College Catalog, Grading page, "Taking Courses on a Pass/No-Pass Basis" (accessed 2026-09-03) — verified Sep 2026

NP Grades, Probation, and Repeats

Although "NP" (No Pass) units are not counted in GPA, they are counted as units attempted for probation and dismissal purposes. A student may repeat a course in which an "NP" was received; the repeated course is not counted as units attempted.

Source: Merced College Catalog, Grading page, "Taking Courses on a Pass/No-Pass Basis" (accessed 2026-09-03) — verified Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What grading scheme does Merced College (MC) use?
MC uses a letter-grade grading system on a 0.0–4.0 scale with 6 grade levels: A = 4.00, B = 3.00, C = 2.00, D = 1.00, F = 0.00, FW = 0.00.
Where does this MC grade scale come from?
From MC's official grading policy, published at catalog.mccd.edu. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Sep 2026.
What are MC's GPA rules?
Units earned on a Pass/No-Pass (P/NP) basis are not counted in the calculation of GPA. Students may take a maximum of 12 units attempted on a pass/no-pass basis, apart from courses that are evaluated only on a pass/no-pass basis. A student may request that a "P" be converted to the letter grade filed with the Registrar, no later than one regular semester after the term in which the "P" was received; units converted this way are used in the GPA calculation and no longer count toward the 12-unit pass/no-pass allowance.

Source: Merced College Catalog, Grading page, "Taking Courses on a Pass/No-Pass Basis" (accessed 2026-09-03) — verified Sep 2026

What are MC's academic standing rules?
Although "NP" (No Pass) units are not counted in GPA, they are counted as units attempted for probation and dismissal purposes. A student may repeat a course in which an "NP" was received; the repeated course is not counted as units attempted.

Source: Merced College Catalog, Grading page, "Taking Courses on a Pass/No-Pass Basis" (accessed 2026-09-03) — verified Sep 2026

How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at MC?
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 MC 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.

GPAWise is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Merced College. University names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Grading data is reproduced for reference — always verify with your institution.

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