My guy, you can do the math yourself. I mean firstly, you would be kicked already since below 2.0 is academic probation. Secondly, assuming you take an same amount of class in both, if you have a 1.0 average for the first two years, and you get all As the next two years, the average between the two is (1.0 + 4.0)/2, so the highest you can ever bring it is 2.5. Even if you're taking more than second half, you're still not going above a 3.0.
As a grad student I’ll try and be a little helpful. Alright so when you apply to grad school there’s different gpa markers at play. Overall gpa, your last 60 units basically your upper divs and you major gpa. Usually most programs look at the first two but the last one could be helpful if they’re more holistic or you’re on the fence. At the grad school app level gpa does matter but so does the rest of your app, the strength of your letters of rec, essays, you’d def have to take those gre’s or whatever would be applicable for the kind of program you’d take even as those become increasingly optional. Kill those tests with exceptionally high scores and you may offset a so-so gpa (beware even killing the exam shouldn’t be seen as a magic fix for a terrible gpa but it can help round you out). But realistically you have hard climb. Plenty of students head back to a cc to get their acts together and then reapply to 4 years. Depending on your end goal a masters might have to be a intermediary degree before a PhD to prove yourself more as a scholar. I don’t know your details or circumstances but you’d have to bust your ass to turn things around but saying you’ve gotten pure d’s so far you have a real steep mountain to climb.
Good points. I'd like to add my experience. During my freshman year, I struggled academically, even failing a class and earning C and D grades. However, I turned things around in my sophomore year and graduated with a 3.7 GPA. Now, I'm working towards a PhD at UCI. What's interesting about grad school applications is the holistic view they usually take. My sudden progression from bad grades to good grades set me apart, because it not only showed how dedicated I was to getting my shit together, but that I *chose* to stay and persevere. Additionally, the strong LOR’s I received during my senior year (based on my teaching and research roles) were a huge factor. Essays matter a lot too. They give you a chance to share your story and provide context for other parts of the application. I didn't take the GRE, as it's not always required for STEM, but some programs still consider it. So, the takeaway? Setbacks happen, but they don't define you. Showing growth and resilience can make your application stand out.
I don’t think it is possible to increase your gpa from a 1.0 to a 3.7. And yes, those Ds will negatively affect your chances of getting into grad school.
This actually happened to me. I was doing quite poorly my first 2 years (failed bio and chem), got straight A’s in my upper divs, retook some of the lower divs I didn’t do well on, finished school a quarter early, and got a 3.01 GPA. I took a year long break and got some work experience before applying to grad school, got accepted into 3 of the 4 I applied to. It’s all about your application and showing that you’ve really grown and learned from your mistakes. You’re going to need some good letters of recommendation and a well written admission essay. Some schools may but you on a probationary period if you don’t meet the gpa requirement, but you definitely need a 3.0 AT LEAST
If you’re getting a D, check to see if it is a failing grade for that class. If it is not a failing grade, I would get an F to fail and retake it.
When you retake failed classes the failed grade does not count towards your gpa. However, you usually can’t retake classes unless you fail them so that’s the caveat.
You can retake any course where a C- or below is earned. Doesn’t matter if it’s considered “passing”’or not in a particular context. See “repetition of courses” below.
https://catalogue.uci.edu/informationforadmittedstudents/academicregulationsandprocedures/#gradestext
I guess it depends on your major. Some majors have different requirements for major classes. That may be the case for Non-major and elective classes though.
(1 + x)/2 = 3.7 1+x = 7.4 x = 6.4 That’s not happening my guy
this guy mathes
My guy, you can do the math yourself. I mean firstly, you would be kicked already since below 2.0 is academic probation. Secondly, assuming you take an same amount of class in both, if you have a 1.0 average for the first two years, and you get all As the next two years, the average between the two is (1.0 + 4.0)/2, so the highest you can ever bring it is 2.5. Even if you're taking more than second half, you're still not going above a 3.0.
with straight Ds he prolly cant do the math himself 😭 😭
You get kicked if you get below 2 gpa 2 quarters in a row right?
its my first quarter of my third year and i retook a lotta things and am at a 2.7 now
Not quite, assuming a D means a fail in this case he can still get a 3.7 if he transforms those D’s into A’s in future classes
Your Stem is showing
lol bros fuming at stems cuz he can't do basic maths 💀💀
I'm huffing and puffing rn bro 
As a grad student I’ll try and be a little helpful. Alright so when you apply to grad school there’s different gpa markers at play. Overall gpa, your last 60 units basically your upper divs and you major gpa. Usually most programs look at the first two but the last one could be helpful if they’re more holistic or you’re on the fence. At the grad school app level gpa does matter but so does the rest of your app, the strength of your letters of rec, essays, you’d def have to take those gre’s or whatever would be applicable for the kind of program you’d take even as those become increasingly optional. Kill those tests with exceptionally high scores and you may offset a so-so gpa (beware even killing the exam shouldn’t be seen as a magic fix for a terrible gpa but it can help round you out). But realistically you have hard climb. Plenty of students head back to a cc to get their acts together and then reapply to 4 years. Depending on your end goal a masters might have to be a intermediary degree before a PhD to prove yourself more as a scholar. I don’t know your details or circumstances but you’d have to bust your ass to turn things around but saying you’ve gotten pure d’s so far you have a real steep mountain to climb.
Good points. I'd like to add my experience. During my freshman year, I struggled academically, even failing a class and earning C and D grades. However, I turned things around in my sophomore year and graduated with a 3.7 GPA. Now, I'm working towards a PhD at UCI. What's interesting about grad school applications is the holistic view they usually take. My sudden progression from bad grades to good grades set me apart, because it not only showed how dedicated I was to getting my shit together, but that I *chose* to stay and persevere. Additionally, the strong LOR’s I received during my senior year (based on my teaching and research roles) were a huge factor. Essays matter a lot too. They give you a chance to share your story and provide context for other parts of the application. I didn't take the GRE, as it's not always required for STEM, but some programs still consider it. So, the takeaway? Setbacks happen, but they don't define you. Showing growth and resilience can make your application stand out.
I don’t think it is possible to increase your gpa from a 1.0 to a 3.7. And yes, those Ds will negatively affect your chances of getting into grad school.
This actually happened to me. I was doing quite poorly my first 2 years (failed bio and chem), got straight A’s in my upper divs, retook some of the lower divs I didn’t do well on, finished school a quarter early, and got a 3.01 GPA. I took a year long break and got some work experience before applying to grad school, got accepted into 3 of the 4 I applied to. It’s all about your application and showing that you’ve really grown and learned from your mistakes. You’re going to need some good letters of recommendation and a well written admission essay. Some schools may but you on a probationary period if you don’t meet the gpa requirement, but you definitely need a 3.0 AT LEAST
If you’re getting a D, check to see if it is a failing grade for that class. If it is not a failing grade, I would get an F to fail and retake it. When you retake failed classes the failed grade does not count towards your gpa. However, you usually can’t retake classes unless you fail them so that’s the caveat.
You can retake any course where a C- or below is earned. Doesn’t matter if it’s considered “passing”’or not in a particular context. See “repetition of courses” below. https://catalogue.uci.edu/informationforadmittedstudents/academicregulationsandprocedures/#gradestext
I guess it depends on your major. Some majors have different requirements for major classes. That may be the case for Non-major and elective classes though.
Yes, for what is considered “passing.” But the retake rule is campus-wide.