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Using SCU's Grading Scheme

Santa Clara Grading System

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

SCU Grading Scale

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Grade GPA Value
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
D- 0.70
F 0.00

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Santa Clara University grading scheme — grade and GPA value
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Additional Grading Marks

Beyond letter grades, Santa Clara University records marks that carry no unit or grade-point value: I (Incomplete), N (Continuing Work), NS (No Show), AUD (Audit), and W (Withdrawn).

Under the Pass/No Pass option, a grade of P (work equivalent to a C or higher) earns unit credit but no grade-point credit, while NP (work at the C- level or lower) earns no unit credit. Some courses are offered only on a pass/no pass basis.

An Incomplete not resolved within three weeks of the start of the next scheduled term (excluding summer session), without an approved extension, converts to a grade of F.

Source: SCU Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-27, Grading Policies and Regulations chapter. — verified Sep 2026

How the GPA Is Calculated

A student's grade point average is determined by multiplying each grade's point value by the number of quarter units for the course, adding these grade-point units across all courses taken, and dividing by the total quarter units for which letter grades were reported.

Grades earned in SCU-operated or SCU-affiliated study-abroad or domestic study programs are included in this calculation. Marks of "NS" (No Show) and "W" (Withdrawn) appear on the transcript but are not included in the GPA calculation.

Source: SCU Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-27, Grading Policies and Regulations chapter. — verified Sep 2026

Pass/No Pass Limit Toward Graduation

A maximum of six courses taken under the pass/no pass option, in which the student receives a mark of "P," may be used to fulfill unit requirements for graduation. The pass/no pass option cannot be used for a course that satisfies a major, minor, or core requirement, or a major or minor elective requirement.

Source: SCU Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-27, Grading Policies and Regulations chapter. — verified Sep 2026

Transfer Credit and GPA

Grades earned in courses taken at other institutions and accepted for transfer credit are not included in the calculation of a student's Santa Clara University grade point average.

Source: SCU Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-27, Grading Policies and Regulations chapter. — verified Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What grading scheme does Santa Clara University (SCU) use?
SCU uses a letter-grade grading system on a 0.0–4.0 scale with 12 grade levels: 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, D- = 0.70, F = 0.00.
Where does this SCU grade scale come from?
From SCU's official grading policy, published at scu.edu. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Sep 2026.
What are SCU's GPA rules?
A student's grade point average is determined by multiplying each grade's point value by the number of quarter units for the course, adding these grade-point units across all courses taken, and dividing by the total quarter units for which letter grades were reported.

Source: SCU Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-27, Grading Policies and Regulations chapter. — verified Sep 2026

What does SCU require to graduate?
A maximum of six courses taken under the pass/no pass option, in which the student receives a mark of "P," may be used to fulfill unit requirements for graduation. The pass/no pass option cannot be used for a course that satisfies a major, minor, or core requirement, or a major or minor elective requirement.

Source: SCU Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-27, Grading Policies and Regulations chapter. — verified Sep 2026

How does SCU treat transfer credit?
Grades earned in courses taken at other institutions and accepted for transfer credit are not included in the calculation of a student's Santa Clara University grade point average.

Source: SCU Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-27, Grading Policies and Regulations chapter. — verified Sep 2026

How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at SCU?
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 SCU 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 Santa Clara University. 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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