UVM GPA Calculator

The University of Vermont calculates GPA by dividing total grade points earned by total credit hours attempted with a letter grade. For each course you multiply the grade point value by credit hours — A/A+ = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, and so on down to F = 0.0. P/NP (Pass/No Pass), W (withdrawal), I (incomplete), and AU (audit) grades are excluded entirely from GPA. UVM uses a full plus/minus grading scale including A+ at the top and D- at the bottom.

To earn Dean's List recognition at the University of Vermont, you need a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing at least 12 graded credit hours in that term. Dean's List is awarded per semester and appears on your official academic transcript. It is recognized across all of UVM's colleges and schools, including the Larner College of Medicine feeder programs, the Grossman School of Business, and the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.

The University of Vermont awards three tiers of graduation honors. Honors requires a cumulative GPA of 3.5 to 3.699. High Honors is awarded for a GPA of 3.7 to 3.899. Highest Honors — UVM's top graduation distinction — requires a cumulative GPA of 3.9 or above. You must complete a minimum number of credit hours at UVM to be eligible. Some colleges at UVM may have additional honors requirements, so check with your college advising office.

The University of Vermont requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to remain in good academic standing. Students who fall below 2.0 are placed on academic probation and must raise their GPA to avoid academic suspension. Several UVM programs — particularly pre-med tracks, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences — have higher continuation GPA requirements for their specific majors.

An AU grade at the University of Vermont indicates that you audited a course — attended without receiving credit or a grade. AU grades are fully excluded from GPA calculations and earn no credit hours. Auditing can be a useful way to explore a subject or sit in on a course outside your major without any GPA risk. However, most degree requirements must be completed for a letter grade, not as an audit.

Courses taken under Pass/No Pass at UVM are excluded entirely from your GPA calculation. A P grade earns credit but adds no grade points; an NP grade adds neither credit nor grade points. UVM limits the number of courses you can take P/NP, and most major and distribution requirements must be completed for a letter grade. Using P/NP strategically in electives or exploratory courses can protect your GPA while broadening your academic experience.

A W grade at the University of Vermont does not affect your GPA — it records the withdrawal without assigning any grade points. However, excessive W grades can raise concerns with graduate and professional school admissions committees, and may affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid purposes. UVM has specific add/drop and withdrawal deadlines each semester, so always check the academic calendar and speak with your advisor before withdrawing.

To calculate your UVM cumulative GPA, sum the grade-point products (grade points × credit hours) from every letter-graded semester at the University of Vermont, then divide by total letter-graded credit hours attempted. The Cumulative GPA mode in this calculator makes it straightforward: enter your existing GPA and credit hour total from previous semesters, add this semester's courses, and your updated cumulative GPA appears instantly.

UVM is well known for its pre-health advising and connection to the Larner College of Medicine. While UVM does not have a formal pre-med GPA cutoff, students applying to medical school typically need a competitive science GPA (sGPA) and overall GPA — nationally, competitive applicants often have GPAs of 3.6 or above. UVM's Health Professions Advising office recommends students aim for a 3.5+ cumulative GPA and build a strong science foundation across BIOL 1400, CHEM 1400/1450, and MATH 1225. Your UVM GPA is the starting point — use this calculator to track exactly where you stand.

Raising your GPA at UVM is most impactful early in your degree when the total credit hour denominator is smaller. Key strategies include: taking advantage of UVM's course repeat policy for D or F grades, using P/NP selectively for elective courses, targeting high-credit courses where you can excel, and replacing passive studying with active recall. Lunora lets you generate targeted practice questions from your actual UVM course materials — from BIOL 1400 to CHEM 1400 to ECON 1400 — so you walk into every exam knowing your gaps are covered.