
How to Calculate Your Semester GPA
- List all courses, the number of hours and choose the
letter grade.
- Entering the course name is optional
- Do not include developmental or lab courses that do not
impact your cumulative GPA. These courses will have
zeroes as the first number of the course (i.e., MA095,
EN099 are developmental. CH085 is a lab course. It's
credit hour and grade are included in with CH185).
- Exception: If you need to find your
semester GPA for financial aid purposes,
DO include the developmental courses
Questions regarding GPA calculation and
academic probation may be addressed to your
college's Academic Advising
Center
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Suggestions for Increasing and Maintaining
GPA
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Attend class consistently
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Take notes
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Ask questions and participate in class
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Visit with faculty during office hours
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Study outside the classroom in a quiet environment
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Use a daily planner
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Manage your time wisely
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Set goals for yourself
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Locate and use campus resources (i.e., Learning
Enrichment Center, Writing Center, and Mathematics
Learning Center)
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Check course grades at mid-term
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Meet with your academic advisor
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