GPA FAQs

The grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the accumulated number of grade points (quality points) earned at UNCW by the accumulated number of attempted hours earned at UNCW. The transcript shows the official grade point average. The grade point average is calculated out to the ten-thousandths decimal place and then truncated.

Total hours used to calculate a UNC Wilmington GPA (includes UNC Wilmington passed hours, F's and WF's).

Total number of hours of transferable credit UNC Wilmington accepted from courses taken at other schools.

Point value assigned to each grade value.

A = 4.00
A- = 3.67
B+ = 3.33
B = 3.00
B- = 2.67
C+ = 2.33
C = 2.00
C- = 1.67
D+ = 1.33
D = 1.00
D- = 0.67 (Passing)
F = 0.00 (Failure)
WF = 0.00 (Failure/Late Withdrawal)

I, IP, W, NR, Z, and P grades do not have grade point values and do not affect the GPA calculation.

Transfer courses are not calculated in your UNC Wilmington GPA. All transfer work attempted is used to calculate graduating students' degrees with distinction (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude). Complete details appear in the Undergraduate Catalogue.

Students who receive a grade lower than a 'C' in a course taken at UNC Wilmington may repeat the course at UNC Wilmington.

Catalogs: 2007-2008 through 2011-2012

Students are allowed up to 5 repeats for grade forgiveness. For the first 5 different courses repeated, the previous grade and hours of credit for the repeated course will not be used in calculating the student's grade point average and hours toward graduation. All grades shall remain on the student's transcript.

Catalogs: 2012-2013 or Later

Students are allowed up to 3 repeats for grade forgiveness. For the first 3 different courses repeated, the previous grade and hours of credit for the repeated course will not be used in calculating the student's grade point average and hours toward graduation. All grades shall remain on the student's transcript.

All subsequent courses will be factored into the GPA calculation once the maximum number of course repeats.

Repeats are processed in the order of the term in which they are registered. For courses registered within the same term, the oldest repeated course (the original attempt) takes precedence over repeats of more recent courses.

No. Grades do not transfer, and the "F" would remain in your GPA.

However, if a student retakes a course at another college and earns a "C" or better, they will receive credit for that course. This is not generally advisable, however, since once a student earns a "C" or better in a course at any institution, they may not retake the course at UNC Wilmington for credit.

Passing the course elsewhere with a "C" creates a situation in which it is impossible for the student to replace their original grade of "F" at UNC Wilmington, since a student cannot receive credit for the same course twice.