Definition of Terms:
The hours assigned to a course, this number is listed in both the schedule of classes and the catalog and is usually 1 to 5 hours.
Grade Value
The numerical value assigned to a grade; A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point, and F = 0 points.
Grade Points
Number of credit hours for a course times the grade value.
Attempted Hours
Credit hours for which you earn a grade in (excluding I's , P/NP, or W's); note: WF is the same grade as an F and counts in attempted hours.
Earned Hours
Credit hours which you passed (with a grade of D or higher).
Duplication
When the same course is taken a second time, the first grade can be deleted from your g.p.a. when a duplications form is filled out and turned in to the Registrar's Office. Note: the first grade is the only grade that can be deleted from your GPA and the duplication form should be turned in prior to earning the grade for the second course attempt.
Repeat
When a course has been taken and completed for a grade (excluding I's , P/NP, or W's) three or more times; if a duplication form has been filed only the first grade is removed from your GPA and each course attempt after the first is included in your GPA.
Standard GPA Calculation
Example
Course |
Grade Value |
(Times) |
Credit Hours Attempted |
(Equals) |
Grade Points |
HIST 2620 |
A = 4 |
X |
3 |
= |
12 |
ENGL 1310 |
B = 3 |
X |
3 |
= |
9 |
MATH 1710 |
C = 2 |
X |
4 |
= |
8 |
THEA 1340 |
D = 1 |
X |
3 |
= |
3 |
PSCI 1040 |
F = 0 |
X |
3 |
= |
0 |
Totals: |
16 |
32 |
Divide 32 (Grade Points Column) by 16 (Credit Hours Attempted Column) and the G.P.A. = 2.00
Duplicating Courses & GPA Calculation
Note: Only the first course attempt can be removed from your GPA, additional attempts are called "repeats" and are averaged into your GPA.
To have the computer calculate Grade Point Averages for you, visit our GPA Calculator.