GPA Rules
The G.P.A. is the total points divided by the total semester hours in which grades of A through F are received. Grades of P, NP, AD, I, IP, W, and NG carry no grade points and are excluded from the G.P.A. computation.
- Repeating courses: only courses in which a grade of C-, D+, D, D-, F, or NP was received may be repeated for academic credit, and only once. Only the latest grade counts toward the G.P.A. and toward the credit hours required for graduation; both the original and repeat grade remain on the permanent record.
- Incomplete (I): allowed only with dean approval, and converts to F if the coursework is not completed within one year.
- Pass/No Pass: designated courses may be taken P/NP; neither P nor NP is included in the G.P.A. computation.
- Withdrawal (W): assigned when a student officially withdraws from a course by the deadline in the University calendar; not included in the G.P.A.
- Audit (AD): no credit and no grade points; recorded on the permanent record.
Source: University of Portland Bulletin 2025-2026, V. Grades and Credits — verified Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does University of Portland (UP) use?
UP 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 UP grade scale come from?
From UP's official grading policy, published at up.smartcatalogiq.com. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Sep 2026.
What are UP's GPA rules?
The G.P.A. is the total points divided by the total semester hours in which grades of A through F are received. Grades of P, NP, AD, I, IP, W, and NG carry no grade points and are excluded from the G.P.A. computation.
Source: University of Portland Bulletin 2025-2026, V. Grades and Credits — verified Sep 2026
How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at UP?
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 UP 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.
