GMU GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: George Mason University uses the standard 4.0 scale with +/−. GMU reviews both weighted and unweighted GPA from the high school transcript.
| Metric | GMU Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.4 - 3.9 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale with +/−. |
How George Mason recalculates GPA for admission
GMU reviews both weighted and unweighted GPA from the high school transcript. The number you submit on your transcript and the number GMU uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match George Mason's policy.
Maintaining a good GMU GPA
- Track cumulative GPA, not just semester GPA. George Mason University reports both. Most academic warnings trigger on the cumulative number.
- Use the credit-weighted scoring above.A 4-credit course's grade affects your GPA 33% more than a 3-credit course's grade.
- Plan for honors. 3.5+ for Dean's List. Use the GPA Goal Calculator to see what grade average you need next semester to qualify.
- Check the grade replacement policy. George Mason, like most universities, has a grade-replacement policy for retaken courses. Removing a low grade from the cumulative is the single biggest GPA lift.