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The Ohio State University Grade Replacement Calculator

The Ohio State University's retake rule: Grade Forgiveness (second attempt replaces)

New Ohio State GPA

3.00

Now

2.80

Change

+0.20

Your retake

Your new Ohio State GPA

3.00

from 2.80 (+0.20)

Replacement applies

Ohio State policy: Grade Forgiveness (second attempt replaces)

The most recent grade replaces the original.

Ohio State's Grade Forgiveness Rule lets the second attempt's grade replace the first in the GPA (the original stays on the transcript but is removed from the GPA). Capped at a lifetime maximum of 3 different courses, forgiven once each; both attempts must be taken at Ohio State.

Unofficial. Based on The Ohio State University's published policy (as of 2024-25). Policies change, so always confirm with the Ohio State registrar before making decisions.

Sources: Ohio State retake policy

How This Calculator Works

Every value is taken from The Ohio State University's own published registrar, catalog, or admissions sources and dated; this tool is unofficial and should be confirmed with the registrar.

Sources: https://advising.osu.edu/grades-and-grade-forgiveness, https://registrar.osu.edu/policies-information/university-policy/buckeyes-guide-to-academic-policies/

Did You Know?

At The Ohio State University, the most recent grade replaces the original in your GPA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

Does The Ohio State University allow grade replacement?

At The Ohio State University, the most recent grade replaces the original in your GPA. Ohio State's Grade Forgiveness Rule lets the second attempt's grade replace the first in the GPA (the original stays on the transcript but is removed from the GPA). Capped at a lifetime maximum of 3 different courses, forgiven once each; both attempts must be taken at Ohio State.

  • Policy: Grade Forgiveness (second attempt replaces)
  • The original is removed from the GPA
  • Both attempts stay on the transcript
  • Max attempts: 2
You retake a...Old grade in GPA?Result at Ohio State
D, earn an ARemovedOnly the most recent (A) counts
A, earn a CRemovedMost recent (C) counts — even if lower
Q

Does the original grade stay on the Ohio State transcript?

Yes. Repeated courses remain on the transcript at Ohio State; what changes is whether the original grade is counted in your cumulative GPA. At Ohio State the qualifying original grade is excluded from the GPA.

  • The transcript shows every attempt
  • The GPA may exclude the original
  • Employers/grad schools can see all attempts
  • Grade replacement affects the GPA number, not the record
Q

How does retaking a course change my Ohio State GPA?

Enter your current GPA, credits, and the old and new grades above to see your recalculated Ohio State GPA under its "grade forgiveness (second attempt replaces)" rule.

  • Enter current cumulative GPA and total credits
  • Pick the original and retake grades
  • The tool applies Ohio State's exact rule
  • See your before/after GPA and the change

Example Calculations

1Retaking a D for an A at Ohio State

Inputs

Current GPA2.80 over 45 credits
Course3 credits, D → A

Result

New Ohio State GPA3.00

Ohio State removes the D: (126 − 3 + 12) ÷ 45 credits = 3.00. The original drops out of the GPA.

Formulas Used

Recalculated Ohio State GPA after a retake

new GPA = (current points ± course adjustment) ÷ adjusted credits

Ohio State applies its "grade forgiveness (second attempt replaces)" rule to decide whether the original grade is removed before recomputing.

Where:

current points= current GPA × current credits
course adjustment= change from removing/adding the repeated course under Ohio State's rule

Source: https://advising.osu.edu/grades-and-grade-forgiveness

How Retaking a Course Works at The Ohio State University

At The Ohio State University, the most recent grade replaces the original in your GPA. Ohio State's Grade Forgiveness Rule lets the second attempt's grade replace the first in the GPA (the original stays on the transcript but is removed from the GPA). Capped at a lifetime maximum of 3 different courses, forgiven once each; both attempts must be taken at Ohio State.

Ohio State's policy means a qualifying retake can meaningfully raise your GPA by removing the original grade's drag. The calculator above shows the exact before/after numbers under Ohio State's rule, so you can decide whether a retake is worth it.

Whatever the GPA effect, every attempt stays on your Ohio State transcript. Grade replacement changes the number used for standing, honors, and eligibility — not the underlying record that graduate schools and employers can see.

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