Digging Yourself Out of the Academic Hole!
GPA Facts
GPA = Grade Point Average
Letter grades are assigned a point value based on a 4.0 scale.
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
GRADE POINTS PER
HOUR
4.00
3.70
3.30
3.00
2.70
2.30
GRADE POINTS PER
HOUR
2.00
1.70
1.30
1.00
0.70
0.00
GRADE
C
CD+
D
DU
The Grade Point is determined by calculating the Point Value X the Semester Credit
Hours.
The Grade Point Average is determined by calculating the percentage of all Grade
Points to Credit Hours in a given period.
Example: (see Grading Policy document for Point Values)
Letter Grade
(Point Value)
A=4
B=3
C=2
D=1
F=0
Semester Credit Hours
ENG 101
MAT 111
COM 112
POS 171
4
3
3
3
13 Hrs
Grade
B
C
A
D
GP
12
6
12
3
33 GPs
Total GPs / Total Hrs = GPA
33 / 13 = 2.54
You may also go to this link to quickly calculate your GPA:
http://www.back2college.com/gpa.htm
To determine what GPA you need to raise your GPA to a certain level, use this link:
http://www.back2college.com/raisegpa.htm
Office of Undergraduate Education
Academic Advising Center 2007
Grade-Point Average Requirement
Undergraduate students: To remain in good academic standing a student must
earn a minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 2.00 (C) or better on a
4.00 scale as determined by the university.
CGPA = Cumulative GPA, total for all UIS coursework
So, if current GPA is below 2.0, then you must earn above 2.0 GPA this semester to
bring cumulative to at least 2.0.
For example, if current GPA is 1.65, you must earn at least 2.35 to bring CGPA to 2.0.
GPA STRATEGIES
Make a study plan and stick to it.
Use a planner/agenda, refer to and update it regularly
Monitor your progress.
Check your grades regularly
Ask for help.
Talk to the instructor, the course GA, the CTL tutors, your classmates
Access and utilize all resources available to you.
Advisors, CTL, Library, Residence staff, etc
Focus on the positive!
Office of Undergraduate Education
Academic Advising Center 2007