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Calculating Your GPA

Your GPA is one indicator of how well you are performing academically. Knowing how to calculate your GPA can be helpful in keeping you on track with your coursework.

The following worksheet allows you to calculate your GPA in two basic steps.

Step #1: Calculate Your Units Attempted and Grade Point Total

Class Grade Units  x  Grade Points* = Total
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Units Attempted Total
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Grade Point Total
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*Grade point information:
A = 4.0   B- = 2.7   D+ = 1.3
A- = 3.7   C+ = 2.3   D = 1.0
B+ = 3.3   C = 2.0   D- = 0.7
B = 3.0   C- = 1.7   F = 0.0

Note: All other grades (W, IN, FN, I, NC, CR, P, NG, AU, IP, NR) are not computed in the GPA.

Step #2: Calculate Your Grade Point Average

Grade Point Total divided by Number of Units attempted:

_____ divided by _____ = _____ (This is your GPA!)

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You can also find your GPA on your Advisement Report and Your Student Center “Academics” tab. Your cumulative GPA and GPA for your major and minor coursework are all listed.

There are also resources available online to help you Calculate Your GPA and figure out what is needed to Raise Your GPA.