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Pennsylvania State University Grade Replacement Calculator

Pennsylvania State University's retake rule: Most recent grade replaces

New Penn State (University Park) GPA

3.00

Now

2.80

Change

+0.20

Your retake

Your new Penn State (University Park) GPA

3.00

from 2.80 (+0.20)

Replacement applies

Penn State (University Park) policy: Most recent grade replaces

The most recent grade replaces the original.

The most recent grade replaces the earlier one in your cumulative GPA for the first 12 repeated credits (both stay on the transcript). Beyond 12 credits all attempts count. Maximum 2 attempts per course (since Summer 2021).

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

Sources: Penn State (University Park) retake policy

How This Calculator Works

Every value is taken from Pennsylvania 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://senate.psu.edu/students/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/47-00-48-00-and-49-00-grades/, https://bulletins.psu.edu/undergraduate/general-information/academic-information/registration-academic-records/grading-system/

Did You Know?

At Pennsylvania State University, the most recent grade replaces the original in your GPA for the first 12 repeated credits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

Does Pennsylvania State University allow grade replacement?

At Pennsylvania State University, the most recent grade replaces the original in your GPA for the first 12 repeated credits. The most recent grade replaces the earlier one in your cumulative GPA for the first 12 repeated credits (both stay on the transcript). Beyond 12 credits all attempts count. Maximum 2 attempts per course (since Summer 2021).

  • Policy: Most recent grade replaces
  • The original is removed from the GPA
  • Credit limit: 12
  • Max attempts: 2
You retake a...Old grade in GPA?Result at Penn 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 Penn State transcript?

Yes. Repeated courses remain on the transcript at Penn State; what changes is whether the original grade is counted in your cumulative GPA. At Penn 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 Penn State GPA?

Enter your current GPA, credits, and the old and new grades above to see your recalculated Penn State GPA under its "most recent grade replaces" rule.

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

Example Calculations

1Retaking a D for an A at Penn State

Inputs

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

Result

New Penn State GPA3.00

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

Formulas Used

Recalculated Penn State GPA after a retake

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

Penn State applies its "most recent grade 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 Penn State's rule

Source: https://senate.psu.edu/students/policies-and-rules-for-undergraduate-students/47-00-48-00-and-49-00-grades/

How Retaking a Course Works at Pennsylvania State University

At Pennsylvania State University, the most recent grade replaces the original in your GPA for the first 12 repeated credits. The most recent grade replaces the earlier one in your cumulative GPA for the first 12 repeated credits (both stay on the transcript). Beyond 12 credits all attempts count. Maximum 2 attempts per course (since Summer 2021).

Penn 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 Penn State's rule, so you can decide whether a retake is worth it.

Whatever the GPA effect, every attempt stays on your Penn 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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