Uses the semester undergraduate grading rules on record. Universal calculator →
| A | 4.00 |
| A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 |
| B | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 2.00 |
| D | 1.00 |
| F | 0.00 |
No C-, D+, D-, or A+
Rules last verified 2026-10-07.
A (3 cr), A- (3 cr), B+ (3 cr) on the Penn State scale gives 33.00 quality points ÷ 9 credits = 3.67.
Penn State uses No C-, D+, D-, or A+ — see the full table on this page.
Grade forgiveness only after repeating, on request, for grades below C; not after graduation
No — pass/fail and similar marks are excluded from the GPA calculation.
No — transfer grades are not averaged into the GPA.
Arizona State University’s grading rules applied automatically.
Open calculator →Georgia Institute of Technology’s grading rules applied automatically.
Open calculator →The Ohio State University’s grading rules applied automatically.
Open calculator →This calculator provides an estimate based on the values and assumptions entered, using Penn State’s published grading rules as recorded on this page. Actual requirements may vary — always verify your GPA with the Penn State registrar.