How grading works at UVA
UVA's undergraduate grading system uses thirteen graded letters, from A+ down to F, each carrying its own value on a 0.00–4.00 scale. See the Grade Scale Reference above for the exact value attached to each grade.
An A+ is capped at the same 4.00 value as a plain A — it does not push your GPA above the 4.0 ceiling. The lowest passing grade is D-, worth 0.70; an F carries no credit and is worth 0.00.
UVA's registrar also lists administrative notations such as CR, P, S, U, W and several withdrawal codes. None of these carry a grade-point value, so they do not affect your GPA — only letter grades A+ through F factor into the calculation.
Source: Academic Record Information — "Grade Point Average" section, "Undergraduate Grades & Points" table — verified Aug 2026
How UVA calculates your GPA
Grade point averages are computed and printed on the official transcript for undergraduate students only.
UVA does not officially maintain a separate major GPA. To estimate one yourself, multiply the number of credits for each class in your major by that grade's point value, add the results together, and divide by the total number of credits — counting only courses you took for a letter grade.
Courses graded on a Credit/No Credit, Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Pass, or Withdrew basis carry no grade-point value and are excluded from the calculation entirely.
Source: Academic Record Information — GPA scope statement and major-GPA formula — verified Aug 2026
Good standing and good academic standing at UVA
UVA considers all currently enrolled students to be in good standing.
Good academic standing is a separate status determined individually by each school at the University, rather than by one university-wide GPA floor — check with your school of enrollment for its specific threshold.
Source: Academic Record Information — "Good Standing" / "Good Academic Standing" notes — verified Aug 2026
Dean's List and graduation honors at UVA
Full-time undergraduates qualify for their school's Dean's List each semester with a minimum of 15 graded credits and no F, NC, or NG grade. The required GPA varies by school:
- 3.40 — School of Engineering and Applied Science
- 3.50 — College of Arts and Sciences
- 3.70 — School of Architecture, School of Education and Human Development, Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy, School of Nursing
- 3.75 — McIntire School of Commerce
Graduation honors also vary by school, typically awarded in three tiers (for example "with distinction," "with high distinction," "with highest distinction") starting around a 3.4–3.6 cumulative GPA and rising to 3.8–3.9 for the highest tier — consult your school's specific bands before graduation.
Source: Academic Record Information — "Honors & Awards": Dean's List and Graduation Honors tables — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Does UVA give an A+, and is it worth more than a 4.0?
UVA does award an A+, but it is worth the same 4.00 grade points as a plain A — it does not push your GPA above the 4.0 ceiling. Both are the top grade on UVA's scale.
Source: Academic Record Information — "Undergraduate Grades & Points" table — verified Aug 2026
Does UVA give a D- grade?
Yes. D- is UVA's lowest passing grade, worth 0.70 grade points, one step below a D (1.00) on the school's 0.00–4.00 scale.
Source: Academic Record Information — "Undergraduate Grades & Points" table — verified Aug 2026
Do Pass/Fail or Credit/No Credit courses count toward my UVA GPA?
No. Grades such as CR (Credit), P (Passing), S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), and the various Withdrew codes carry no grade-point value at UVA and are left out of the GPA calculation entirely — only letter grades A+ through F are counted.
Source: Academic Record Information — "Special Grade Notations" tables and major-GPA formula — verified Aug 2026
Does UVA rank students by class rank?
No. The University of Virginia states plainly that it "does not maintain class ranking."
Source: Academic Record Information — "Class Ranking" note — verified Aug 2026
Do graduate students at UVA get an official GPA on their transcript?
UVA's official transcript computes and prints a GPA for undergraduate students only. Graduate and professional programs, including the School of Law, are governed by their own separate academic policies.
Source: Academic Record Information — GPA scope statement — verified Aug 2026
What GPA do I need for the Dean's List at UVA?
It depends on your school: 3.40 for Engineering, 3.50 for Arts & Sciences, 3.70 for Architecture, Education and Human Development, Batten, and Nursing, and 3.75 for Commerce — plus a minimum of 15 graded credits each semester and no F, NC, or NG grade.
Source: Academic Record Information — "Honors & Awards: Dean's List" table — verified Aug 2026
Does the UVA School of Law use the same grading scale?
No. UVA's undergraduate grade-point table applies to undergraduate students only. The School of Law maintains its own separate academic policies and grading rules, published on the Law School's own site rather than the University Registrar's undergraduate pages.
Source: Academic Record Information — undergraduate-only GPA scope statement — verified Aug 2026
