Mt. San Jacinto College (MSJC) GPA Calculator

Evaluative grades (A, B, C, D, F) are averaged on the basis of their point equivalencies to determine GPA: multiply each course's grade points by its semester hours, add the results across all courses, then divide by the total semester hours attempted. Non-evaluative symbols (I, IP, RD, W, MW, EW) are never used in calculating GPA.

Pass/No Pass. Up to 12 units of Pass/No Pass coursework may count toward a degree or certificate. A "P" (Pass) requires a grade of "C" or better and is not counted in GPA; "NP" (No Pass) is likewise excluded.

Repeating courses. A course graded "D," "F," "NC," "NP," or "W" may be enrolled in up to three times total; Military and Excused Withdrawals ("MW," "EW") don't count against this limit. When a repeat is approved for extenuating circumstances, only the most recent grade is used in the GPA.

Academic renewal. A student may petition once to have up to 18 units of substandard "D," "F," "NC," or "NP" grades excluded from their cumulative GPA, provided at least 12 months have passed since that coursework and at least 12 units have since been completed elsewhere with a 2.0 GPA. Alleviated units remain on the transcript but no longer count toward GPA.

All grade changes must be requested within three years of the original grade.

A student is in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 ("C") or higher.

Academic Notice. After attempting at least 12 semester units, a student whose GPA is below 2.0 is placed on Academic Notice; a student is instead placed on Progress Notice once 50% or more of attempted units carry a "W," "I," "NC," or "NP." Two consecutive terms at either Notice level can place a hold on registration until the student completes an Academic Success Workshop. A student is removed from Academic Notice once their cumulative GPA reaches 1.75 or higher (for Progress Notice, once the W/I/NC/NP rate drops below 50%).

Academic Pause. A student already on Academic Notice moves to Academic Pause after three consecutive semesters with a cumulative GPA below 1.75 (or, for Progress Notice, three consecutive semesters at or above the 50% W/I/NC/NP rate). A student on Pause must sit out one semester (excluding summer) before returning on probationary status, though they may appeal or petition for exceptions such as documented extenuating circumstances or military orders.

To be eligible for an Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degree, a student must complete at least 60 degree-applicable units, all major and general education requirements, and maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. At least 12 of those units must be completed at MSJC to satisfy the residence requirement.

Graduates whose degree-applicable cumulative GPA is 3.5 or higher earn "With Distinction" honors and wear a gold tassel at commencement.

Each semester, students who complete 12 or more units with a GPA of 3.5 or better are named to the President's Honors List, independent of graduation status.

Students transferring to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus may transfer up to 70 transferable units from a California Community College; MSJC recommends transferring with at least 60 units to be admitted with junior standing.

To complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT), a student needs at least 60 transferable semester units with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. Cal-GETC general-education coursework must be completed with a "C" or better to meet UC admission requirements.