Using PSU's Grading Scheme

Portland State University (PSU) Grading System

Verified against PSU’s official grading policy pdx.edu — the grade table below is the one the institution publishes. Verified Sep 2026.

Grade Scale Reference

See grade values & mark ranges
Grade GPA Value
A 4.00
A- 3.67
B+ 3.33
B 3.00
B- 2.67
C+ 2.33
C 2.00
C- 1.67
D+ 1.33
D 1.00
D- 0.67
F 0.00

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Portland State University grading scheme — grade and GPA value
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GPA Results

Semester GPA
on a 0.00 - 4.00 scale
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0 credits

Performance Summary

Course Details

Course Credits Grade Grade Value Points
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A-F and P/NP Grading Options at Portland State

Some Portland State courses can be taken under either grading option: the differentiated A-F option, or the undifferentiated Pass/No Pass (P/NP) option where the Class Schedule offers it. Students choosing P/NP must do so during pre-term registration or within the first seven weeks of the term, and cannot select it when repeating a course they previously received a differentiated grade in, or when their major or degree requires a letter grade.

Undergraduates are limited to 45 Pass credits toward their degree overall, with no more than 20 of those credits earned in the final 45 credits before graduation. The P/NP option is more limited at the graduate level.

Source: pdx.edu Grading System page, 'Grading Options' and 'Pass/No Pass' sections — verified Sep 2026

What Counts Toward a Portland State GPA

Only differentiated A-F letter grades count toward GPA at Portland State; each plus adds 0.33 points and each minus subtracts 0.33 from the base letter's value (there is no A+). The marks P, NP, I, IP, W, AU, X, and M all carry no grade points and are excluded from GPA entirely.

A Pass (P) grade is equivalent to a C- or better in undergraduate courses, or a B- or better in graduate courses, though some departments may set a different threshold. GPA is calculated separately for undergraduate and graduate coursework, and the result is truncated to two decimal places rather than rounded.

Source: PSU Bulletin 2026-2027 (Grading System for Undergraduates); plus/minus and truncation rule not restated on pdx.edu — verified Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can I save my semesters and track my CGPA at PSU?
Yes. After you calculate a semester's GPA, click "Save as semester" to add it to the built-in CGPA tracker, which then computes your cumulative GPA across every saved semester using the standard weighted formula (Σ SGPA × credits ÷ Σ credits). You can save semesters by course (full breakdown) or quick-add a past semester with just the SGPA and credit hours. Locking, renaming, and deleting saved semesters are all supported, and the tracker shows a running CGPA plus a trend arrow versus your previous semester.
How do I convert SGPA to CGPA at PSU?
Your CGPA is the credit-weighted average of every semester's SGPA. The formula is: CGPA = (SGPA₁ × credits₁ + SGPA₂ × credits₂ + … + SGPAₙ × creditsₙ) ÷ (credits₁ + credits₂ + … + creditsₙ). On this page, add each semester to the CGPA tracker (either by course or as a quick SGPA + credit-hours entry) and the calculator runs the conversion for you on every save, edit, and delete — no manual arithmetic required.
Can I add past semester GPAs without entering every course?
Yes. On the My CGPA Tracker tab, click "Add semester" and choose the quick-add option. You enter just the SGPA and the credit hours for that semester — no course-by-course breakdown required. It works as a GPA calculator with previous semesters support, or as a GPA calculator without course details when you only remember the SGPA from your transcript. Quick-added and course-by-course semesters can be mixed freely; both contribute to your CGPA using the same credit-weighted formula.
Is my CGPA tracker data sent to your servers?
No. Your saved semesters are stored locally in your browser only — nothing is transmitted to GPAWise. A "Clear all tracker data" button is always available on the tracker tab to wipe the data on demand.
Is this Portland State University (PSU) GPA calculator free?
Yes — GPAWise is completely free to use. There's no signup, no paywall, and your inputs stay in your browser.
Does Portland State University have an A+ grade?

No. Portland State's highest letter grade is a plain A, worth 4.00 grade points — there is no A+ on the official scale.

Source: pdx.edu Grading System page, grading scale table — verified Sep 2026

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