JMU GPA Calculator
Calculate your James Madison University (JMU) GPA on the official 4.0 scale. Exact grade points (A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, …), the formula, and a worked example. Free, no account.
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Open the calculatorJames Madison University uses a standard plus/minus 4.0 scale.
JMU uses the standard plus/minus 4.0 scale and awards no A+, so an A is the top grade at 4.0. The calculator above matches JMU exactly (leave A+ out).
James Madison University grade-point scale
| Grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.00 |
| A− | 3.70 |
| B+ | 3.30 |
| B | 3.00 |
| B− | 2.70 |
| C+ | 2.30 |
| C | 2.00 |
| C− | 1.70 |
| D+ | 1.30 |
| D | 1.00 |
| D− | 0.70 |
| F | 0.00 |
Worked example
Two 3-credit courses graded A (4.0) and B (3.0): (4.0 + 3.0) × 3 ÷ 6 = 3.50. Add a B− (2.7) at 3 credits: 12 + 9 + 8.1 = 29.1 ÷ 9 = 3.23.
GPA at James Madison University: the formula
GPA = total quality points ÷ total credit hours, where each course’s quality points = its grade points (from the table above) × its credit hours. Courses worth more credits move your GPA more.
Honors and recognition
JMU uses the semester GPA for the Dean’s List (commonly around 3.5 on a minimum graded load) and cumulative GPA for graduation distinction, set by the university.
Grade-point values from JMU Registrar — calculating GPA. MyGradePlan is an independent tool and not affiliated with James Madison University; your registrar’s record is the official source, and policies change — confirm current values with your school.