COMPUTING YOUR GRADE POINT AVERAGE (G.P.A.)
Grade
Grade Points (G.P.)
2 Credit 3 Credit
4 Credit
Earned
Per course
Course
Course Course
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A
4.0
8.0
12.0
16.0
A-
3.7
7.4
11.1
14.8
B+
3.3
6.6
9.9
13.2
B
3.0
6.0
9.0
12.0
B-
2.7
5.4
8.1
10.8
C+
2.3
4.6
6.9
9.2
C
2.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
C-
1.7
3.4
5.1
6.8
3.9
5.2
3.0
4.0
D+
1.3
D
1.0
2.6
2.0
F
0.0
0.0
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0.0
0.0
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Steps to Calculate your Grade Point Average per Semester:
1)
Add up your grade points (G.P.) earned.
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2) Add up the total number of credits you
registered for (including credits for
courses you failed). This number is often
referred to as your Credits Attempted (C.A.)
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3) Divide #1 (G.P.) by #2 (C.A.). This is your
semester G.P.A.
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Example:
Grades A GP: 12.0
CA:
Earned: B
9.0
C
6.0
D
3.0
F
0.0
Total: 30.0
3
3
3
3
3
30
15 = 2.0
Please be aware that your overall average must be a minimum of 2.0 (C)
to be in good academic standing. If you have any questions, please see an advisor.
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