Grade Point Average
The student’s permanent record also contains grade point average (GPA) calculations. The student’s GPA is used in determining academic standing, graduation readiness, eligibility for the honors lists and graduation with honors, and in other academically-related decisions.
In general, the Grade Point Average is computed as follows:
Quality Point Total ÷ Total Credit Hours (for GPA) = GPA
When calculating the cumulative GPA, use total quality points and total credit hours. Quality points are awarded as follows:
|
Grade
|
Grade Quality
Points
|
|
A
|
4
|
|
B+
|
3.5
|
|
B
|
3
|
|
C+
|
2.5
|
|
C
|
2
|
|
D+
|
1.5
|
|
D
|
1
|
|
F
|
0
|
To determine the total quality points for a grade in a particular course, the following formula is used:
Credit Hours X Grade Quality Points = Total Quality Points for Course
For example, the total quality points for a grade of C in ENC1101C (a three-credit hour course) are calculated by multiplying the credit hours by the grade quality points for a C: three credit hours X two grade quality points = six total quality points for the course.
Credit hours are defined as those credits in which a letter grade (A through F) has been awarded. Grades of S, P, U, I, N, NC, W, and X do not carry grade quality points. In general, credits for these grades do not count in hours pursued. However, in certain other circumstances, such as determination of repeat enrollments and in computation of certain specialized GPAs, credits that carry these grades may be included in the GPA computation. Questions regarding grade calculations may be directed to any student services office.