A grade point average, commonly referred to as a GPA, is a numerical value that indicates a student’s academic standing.

0.0 is the lowest GPA a student can have (That is a “Straight F” student)
4.0 is the highest GPA a student can have. (That is a “Straight A” student)
2.0 is generally the “cut-off” GPA. Anything below a 2.0 places a student in academic and financial jeopardy, as well as possible athletic team ineligibility. A 2.0 or higher GPA is required for graduation.
2.5 What many transfer colleges require as a minimum, but some may require even higher.

Step 1: Convert letter grades to a Points value

A = 4 points B+ = 3.33 points C+ = 2.33 points D+ = 1.33 points F = 0 points
A- = 3.67 points B = 3 points C = 2.0 points D = 1.0 points
B- = 2.67 points C- = 1.67 points D- = .67 points

Step 2: Multiply Points Times Credits to get Semester Quality Points

Multiply the point value of each grade by the credit value designated for each course to get Quality Points (Q.Pts).

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(Exclude courses beginning with DMA or DEN)		 Grade Points Q.Pts
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Total Semester Q. Pts = (A)

Step 3: Calculate Overall/Career Quality Points

What is your Division Career Total Q. Pts (listed on your transcript)? +
Add your Total Semester Q. Pts (A) =
Total: (B)

Step 4: Calculate your HGpa

What is your Division Career Total HGpa (listed on your transcript)? +
Add the number of NEW credits you are taking this semester =
(exclude credits for repeated classes & courses beginning with DMA or DEN) Total (C)
Divide (B) by (C) = Your career GPA: