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How to Calculate Your Semester GPA
  1. List all courses, the number of hours and choose the letter grade.
  2. Entering the course name is optional
  3. 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).
  4. Exception: If you need to find your semester GPA for financial aid purposes, DO include the developmental courses
Course Hours Grade
A B C D F
A B C D F
A B C D F
A B C D F
A B C D F
A B C D F
A B C D F
A B C D F
A B C D F

Questions regarding GPA calculation and academic probation may be addressed to your college's Academic Advising Center .

Suggestions for Increasing and Maintaining GPA
Attend class consistently
Take notes
Ask questions and participate in class
Visit with faculty during office hours
Study outside the classroom in a quiet environment
Use a daily planner
Manage your time wisely
Set goals for yourself
Locate and use campus resources (i.e., Learning Enrichment Center, Writing Center, and Mathematics Learning Center)
Check course grades at mid-term
Meet with your academic advisor

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