Calculation of GPA
Calculation of Graduate Grade Point Average (GPA)
The grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total grade points earned by the total semester hours attempted. The Cumulative Grade Point Average is calculated using total coursework attempted. The current semester grade point average is calculated using only coursework attempted within a specific semester. Replacement of grades for courses previously taken is not allowed in the Graduate College. Attempted hours are the total number of hours for courses that a student has attempted including failing grades such as F, DR and W. Grade points are assigned based on the grade received multiplied by the number of credit hours. For example, a grade of A is equivalent to four grade points. If the course was offered for three credit hours, the grade points would be calculated as follows:
- 4 (for grade of A) X 3 (hours) = 12 grade points
An illustration of the method of calculation of the GPA follows:
|
Course No.
|
Grade
|
Hours
|
|
Points Attempted
|
|
Total Points
|
|
ENGL 6300
|
A
|
3 hrs.
|
x
|
4 pts. per hr.
|
=
|
12
|
|
COMM 6340
|
B
|
3 hrs.
|
x
|
3 pt. per hr.
|
=
|
9
|
|
ENGL 6360
|
A
|
3 hrs.
|
x
|
4 pts. per hr.
|
=
|
12
|
TOTAL ATTEMPTED HOURS = 9 TOTAL GRADE POINTS = 33
To calculate the GPA for this example, divide the grade points by the attempted hours as follows: