How many future semesters do I need to plan?

You can add as many or as few as you need. Adding just one semester gives a short-term projection; adding all remaining semesters until graduation gives a full degree GPA forecast. Even a rough one-semester plan is useful — it shows whether your target is reachable and how much work it requires.

How can I raise my PSU GPA efficiently?

The largest GPA gains come from high-credit courses. Earning an A in a 4-credit core course has twice the impact on your GPA of an A in a 2-credit elective. If Portland State University allows grade replacement for repeated courses, retaking a low-grade high-credit course can have a meaningful effect. Use this planner to model the impact before making any course changes.

What GPA do I need for graduate school?

Graduate admission requirements vary by institution, program, and application cycle. Research each target program's published minimums and evaluation method, then use this planner to compare those requirements with your projected graduation GPA.

GPA Planner

Portland State University GPA Planner

Portland, Oregon, us · US Decimal Scale (A+ = 4.0) · Max GPA 4.0

Plan your upcoming courses and project your Portland State University cumulative gpa. Enter your current PSU Cumulative GPA and Credits Earned, then Set Your Target GPA and add planned courses to see where you'll land.

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About the PSU GPA Planner

This PSU GPA Planner projects how planned courses could change your Portland State University cumulative gpa. Enter your current average and completed credits, then add future courses using grades from the configured Portland State University scale. Compare the projection with a target published by your program, scholarship, honors office, or prospective graduate school.

How to Use the PSU GPA Planner

Follow these steps for an accurate GPA result

1Enter Your Current GPA at Portland State University

Input your current cumulative gpa as it appears on your official Portland State University transcript or student portal. Also enter the total credit hours you have completed so far. These two numbers anchor all future projections — the more credits you have completed, the harder it is to move your GPA significantly in a single semester.

2Set Your Target GPA

Enter the GPA you want to achieve at Portland State University. Use the target published by your program, scholarship, honors office, or prospective graduate school. Set a realistic stretch goal, then use the planner to test the grades and credits needed to approach it.

3Plan Future Semesters

Click "Add Semester" and enter the courses you plan to take. For each course, provide the credit hours and the grade you expect to earn. Add as many semesters as needed to plan your full academic path at PSU. Use the credit load from your actual PSU degree plan or registration schedule.

Portland State University Grading Scale

Portland State University's configured scale starts with A+ worth 4.0 grade points and includes A = 4.0, A- = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.0, and B- = 2.67. The zero-point grade is F. The scale includes plus and minus grade options. Reference this mapping when setting your target grade in the calculator above.

Letter Grade	% Range	Regular	Performance
A+	97–100%	4.00	Excellent
A	93–96%	4.00	Excellent
A-	90–92%	3.67	Very Good
B+	87–89%	3.33	Very Good
B	83–86%	3.00	Good
B-	80–82%	2.67	Satisfactory
C+	77–79%	2.33	Passing
C	73–76%	2.00	Passing
C-	70–72%	1.67	Failing
D+	67–69%	1.33	Failing
D	63–66%	1.00	Failing
D-	60–62%	0.67	Failing
F	0–59%	0.00	Failing

Note: Grade points are specific to the US Decimal Scale (A+ = 4.0). Each course's grade points are multiplied by its credit hours to compute your GPA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about calculating GPA at PSU

Projected GPA = (Current GPA × Current Credits + Future Grade Points) ÷ (Current Credits + Future Credits). "Future Grade Points" is the sum of (credit hours × grade point) for each planned course. This produces a planning estimate; Portland State University may apply additional rules for repeated, excluded, pass/fail, transfer, or incomplete courses.

Still have questions?

For official GPA rules and academic policies, contact the Portland State University Registrar's Office or your academic advisor.

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This gpa calculator is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Portland State University. For official GPA information, consult your academic transcript or contact the Portland State University Registrar's Office.