How Grades Are Weighted
Reedley College grade point values include plus and minus distinctions (A+ through D-). An A+ carries the same 4.0 grade-point value as a plain A — it is not weighted higher.
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Reedley College GPA Calculator, Counseling (Student Services) (archived copy) — verified Sep 2026
How GPA Is Calculated
Grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total graded units attempted. Units assigned a symbol of CR, NC, P, NP, W, I, IP, MW, EW, RD, N, Y, or X are not counted as graded units and do not affect GPA.
Source:
official document (archived copy) — verified Sep 2026
Maintaining Good Academic Standing
Students must achieve at least a “C” average each semester and maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average — at least twice as many grade points as grade point units — to remain in good standing and avoid academic probation.
Source:
official document (archived copy) — verified Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Reedley College (RC) use?
RC uses a letter-grade grading system on a 0.0–4.0 scale with 12 grade levels: A = 4.00, A+ = 4.00, A- = 3.70, B+ = 3.30, B = 3.00, B- = 2.70, C+ = 2.30, C = 2.00, C- = 1.70, D+ = 1.30, D = 1.00, F = 0.00.
Where does this RC grade scale come from?
From RC's official grading policy, from an archived copy at web.archive.org. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Sep 2026.
What are RC's GPA rules?
Grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total graded units attempted. Units assigned a symbol of CR, NC, P, NP, W, I, IP, MW, EW, RD, N, Y, or X are not counted as graded units and do not affect GPA.
Source: official document (archived copy) — verified Sep 2026
What are RC's academic standing rules?
Students must achieve at least a “C” average each semester and maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average — at least twice as many grade points as grade point units — to remain in good standing and avoid academic probation.
Source: official document (archived copy) — verified Sep 2026
How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at RC?
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 RC 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.
