GPA Calculation
The grade-point average (GPA) is the arithmetic mean of the grade points earned for all credits taken at the University of Arizona for University Credit or by Credit by Exam, where regular grades (A, B, C, D, E) are awarded.
Cumulative GPAs are ordinarily calculated using only courses at the student's program level — for example, the undergraduate GPA is based on undergraduate courses only.
Pass/Fail grades (P, F), Superior/Pass/Fail grades (S, P, F), and all withdrawal, audit, incomplete, and administrative notation grades are not included in the GPA calculation.
Source: official document — verified Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does University of Arizona (UA) use?
Where does this UA grade scale come from?
What happens to an Incomplete (I) grade?
An Incomplete (I) grade may be awarded only at the end of a term when all but a minor portion of coursework has been satisfactorily completed and the student is unable to finish due to extenuating circumstances. The I grade does not affect the GPA while it remains.
If the Incomplete is not resolved by the instructor by the last day of finals one year later, it automatically converts to a failing grade. A one-year extension may be granted for undergraduate courses (with instructor and dean approval) or graduate courses (with instructor and Graduate College dean approval via a Petition for Extension).
Source: official document — verified Sep 2026
Does the University of Arizona use plus/minus grades?
Plus and minus grades (A-, B+, B-, C+, C-, D+, D-) are used only in the College of Law's Juris Doctorate (JD) program. The general grading system for undergraduate, graduate, and pharmacy students uses five regular grades: A (4.00), B (3.00), C (2.00), D (1.00), and E (0.00 — failure). A+, E+, and E- are not options in this grading system.
Source: official document — verified Sep 2026
