Each GPA = Units attempted/points

Attempted units are units “attempted” for a letter grade and that have been completed (i.e., does not include IP units).
but Earned units include IP coursework; be careful when discussing how many units students have left!

GPA Requirements

To graduate, 2.0 or higher in all GPA categories except Transfer courses: SDSU, Total, UD Major, and (LD + UD) minor, if applicable.
To advance to UD major status, 2.5 or higher Total GPA for Regular/ADT/I-O paths and 3.0 Total GPA for Neuroscience path–in the semester that they complete prep for major courses (with associated minimum grades).
Related topics
- Academic Policies module/Academic Probation & Disqualification and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP appeal).
- “Good standing” (not be on academic probation or at risk for disqualification) = 2.0 or higher GPA for SDSU and Total (overall) GPA.
  - If Ss are below a GPA threshold, use the SDSU GPA Calculator to help determine what kind of grades need on average across courses to raise GPA.
  - The specific GPA needed to stay on probation depends on student rank and is assessed at the end of Fall and Spring terms (only), so help Ss be strategic with # of units taken and if taking courses over “breaks”.
  - If Ss had extenuating circumstances that impacted 1 or more courses, read Retroactive Withdrawal which, if approved, converts grades to Ws that do not impact GPAs.