How the GPA Is Computed
Grades of S (Satisfactory, under the Satisfactory/No Credit basis), NC (No Credit), I (Incomplete), IP (In Progress), and GD (Grade Delay) carry no grade points and are not counted in the grade point average.
When a course is repeated, the grade from each enrollment is permanently recorded on the transcript, but only the most recently earned grade is computed in the GPA. Only courses graded D, F, or NC may be repeated, and repeating a course more than once requires approval from the student's Dean.
Source: Regulations of the Riverside Division, R1.1.1.1, R1.2, R1.4, R1.5, R1.6.1-R1.6.3 — verified Sep 2026
Minimum GPA for Graduation
A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 is required for graduation in any undergraduate program. A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 is required for graduation in any graduate program.
Source: Regulations of the Riverside Division, R1.1.2 — verified Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does University of California, Riverside (UCR) use?
Where does this UCR grade scale come from?
Does UCR have a pass/fail grading basis?
Yes, but it is specific to the School of Medicine. Satisfactory/No Credit (S/NC) is the more common grade mode at UCR.
Source: UC Riverside Grading Scale, Office of the Registrar, rev. 3/12/2024 - Common Questions — verified Sep 2026
What does "Grade Basis" mean in iGrade?
The grading basis is part of the course approval process and defines what grade marks are available for a particular course. Common values include L (Letter Grades Only), P (S/NC Grades Only), B (Letter and S/NC Grades Available), IP (course may extend for more than one term), and N (Not Gradable).
Source: UC Riverside Grading Scale, Office of the Registrar, rev. 3/12/2024 - Common Questions — verified Sep 2026
