What GPA is needed for Dean's List at UF?

University of Florida Dean's List requires a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of regular graded coursework. Students with a 4.0 semester GPA (while enrolled 12+ credit hours) earn the President's Honor Roll, a higher distinction. Both are determined each semester independently.

Does UF use plus/minus grading?

Yes — UF uses plus/minus grading with a slightly rounded scale. A = 4.0, A− = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.0, B− = 2.67, and so on. There is no A+ grade at UF. The failing grade is designated 'E' (not 'F'), and WF (Withdraw Failing) also counts as 0.0 quality points and affects GPA.

What happens to my Florida Bright Futures scholarship if my GPA drops?

Florida Bright Futures scholarship recipients must maintain minimum GPAs (3.0 for FAS, 2.75 for FMS) measured annually. Falling below the threshold results in scholarship loss for the following academic year. Students may appeal or reinstate by meeting the GPA requirement, but there's no automatic reinstatement — contact the UF Financial Aid Office to understand your specific situation.

How many credit hours must be graded for GPA calculation at UF?

All courses with letter grades (A through E/WF) count toward GPA calculation at UF. Pass/Fail or S/U graded courses do not affect GPA. Courses taken under the S/U option are designated on registration — they earn credit but contribute no quality points, neither helping nor hurting your GPA.

How to Calculate Your University of Florida GPA: Quality Points and Scale

Learn how the University of Florida calculates GPA — quality points, credit hour weighting, and UF's specific GPA thresholds for Dean's List, probation, and graduation.

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How the University of Florida Calculates GPA

The University of Florida uses the standard 4.0 quality point system. Your GPA is calculated by dividing total quality points by total credit hours attempted.

GPA = Total Quality Points / Total Credit Hours Attempted

UF Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Quality Points
A	4.0
A−	3.67
B+	3.33
B	3.0
B−	2.67
C+	2.33
C	2.0
C−	1.67
D+	1.33
D	1.0
D−	0.67
E (Fail)	0.0
WF (Withdraw Failing)	0.0

University of Florida uses "E" for failing grades. WF (Withdraw Failing) also counts as 0.0 in GPA.

Worked Calculation Example

Course	Credits	Grade	Quality Points
MAC 2311	4	B	4 × 3.0 = 12.0
CHM 2045	3	A−	3 × 3.67 = 11.01
ENC 1101	3	B+	3 × 3.33 = 9.99
AMH 2010	3	A	3 × 4.0 = 12.0
Total	13		45.0

GPA = 45.0 / 13 = 3.46

Key GPA Thresholds at UF

Standing	GPA
Academic Probation	Below 2.0 cumulative
Good Standing	2.0+ cumulative
Minimum Graduation GPA	2.0 cumulative (some colleges require higher)
Dean's List	3.5 semester GPA, 12+ credit hours
President's Honor Roll	4.0 semester GPA, 12+ credit hours
Cum Laude	3.5–3.69 cumulative
Magna Cum Laude	3.7–3.89 cumulative
Summa Cum Laude	3.9–4.0 cumulative

Florida Bright Futures and GPA

Students holding Florida Bright Futures scholarships must maintain: - Florida Academic Scholars (FAS): 3.0+ cumulative UF GPA per year - Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS): 2.75+ cumulative per year

Falling below these thresholds results in loss of the scholarship for the following year. Students may sometimes reinstate by meeting GPA requirements after one probationary semester.

Grade Forgiveness at UF

University of Florida's Grade Forgiveness policy allows students to repeat a course taken at UF and have the original E or WF excluded from GPA calculation: - Maximum 3 course forgiveness applications (total 15 credit hours) - Original grade still appears on transcript, marked as forgiven - Available once per course - Both attempts are still recorded, but only the repeated grade counts in GPA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What GPA is needed for Dean's List at UF?: University of Florida Dean's List requires a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of regular graded coursework. Students with a 4.0 semester GPA (while enrolled 12+ credit hours) earn the President's Honor Roll, a higher distinction. Both are determined each semester independently.
Does UF use plus/minus grading?: Yes — UF uses plus/minus grading with a slightly rounded scale. A = 4.0, A− = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.0, B− = 2.67, and so on. There is no A+ grade at UF. The failing grade is designated 'E' (not 'F'), and WF (Withdraw Failing) also counts as 0.0 quality points and affects GPA.
What happens to my Florida Bright Futures scholarship if my GPA drops?: Florida Bright Futures scholarship recipients must maintain minimum GPAs (3.0 for FAS, 2.75 for FMS) measured annually. Falling below the threshold results in scholarship loss for the following academic year. Students may appeal or reinstate by meeting the GPA requirement, but there's no automatic reinstatement — contact the UF Financial Aid Office to understand your specific situation.
How many credit hours must be graded for GPA calculation at UF?: All courses with letter grades (A through E/WF) count toward GPA calculation at UF. Pass/Fail or S/U graded courses do not affect GPA. Courses taken under the S/U option are designated on registration — they earn credit but contribute no quality points, neither helping nor hurting your GPA.

Last updated 7/28/2026