Calculation of Grade Point Average

A student who passes a course receives both the designated number of credit hours and a number of quality points calculated by multiplying the course credit hours and the numerical equivalent of the letter grade received as follows: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0. Example: a student earning an A in a three-hour credit course receives 12 quality points (Grade A = 4 X 3= 12).

To determine a semester grade point average, the total number of quality points earned by the student for all courses scheduled is divided by the total number of credit hours scheduled for the semester. To determine the cumulative grade point average, the total number of quality points earned by the student for all courses taken for all semesters is divided by the total number of credit hours scheduled for all courses for all semesters.

All grade point averages recorded on grade reports and issued to the Student Affairs personnel (for PELL Grant or other verification) will be calculated using the numerical equivalent of the letter grade and quality points earned for each credit hours course as stated above. In calculating a scholastic grade point average, credit hours from courses receiving the following grades are included: A, B, C, D and F. Grades of I and W excluded.