How the GPA Is Calculated
The cumulative grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing total GPA hours/units attempted into total quality points received. Only the letter grades A, B, C, D, and F carry quality points and count toward the GPA. Grades of P (Pass), NP (No Pass), I (Incomplete), IP (In Progress), W (Withdrawal), EW (Excused Withdrawal), MW (Military Withdrawal), and RD (Report Delayed) carry no grade points and are excluded from the GPA calculation.
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official document — verified Aug 2026
No Pass and Probation Calculations
No Pass (NP) grades are not counted in the grade point average, but they are included in calculations for progress probation and progress dismissal.
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official document — verified Aug 2026
Pass/No Pass Toward Degree Units
Units earned on a Pass/No Pass basis count toward the Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) 60-unit requirement, though they are excluded from the GPA. A maximum of twelve units of Pass/No Pass coursework (excluding COUN 140 C and work experience) is allowed at Cypress College, with up to six units permitted per semester.
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official document — verified Aug 2026
Pass/No Pass and Transfer
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should use the Pass/No Pass (P/NP) grading option with caution: many transfer institutions will not accept P/NP graded courses toward major, minor, or general education requirements, and the University of California and California State University systems require courses used to satisfy a major to be completed with a letter grade.
Source:
official document — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Cypress College use?
The university uses a letter-grade grading system on a 0.0–4.0 scale with 5 grade levels: A = 4.00, B = 3.00, C = 2.00, D = 1.00, F = 0.00.
Where does this Cypress College grade scale come from?
From the university's official grading policy, published at catalog.nocccd.edu. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Sep 2026.
What are Cypress College's GPA rules?
The cumulative grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing total GPA hours/units attempted into total quality points received. Only the letter grades A, B, C, D, and F carry quality points and count toward the GPA. Grades of P (Pass), NP (No Pass), I (Incomplete), IP (In Progress), W (Withdrawal), EW (Excused Withdrawal), MW (Military Withdrawal), and RD (Report Delayed) carry no grade points and are excluded from the GPA calculation.
Source: official document — verified Aug 2026
What are Cypress College's academic standing rules?
No Pass (NP) grades are not counted in the grade point average, but they are included in calculations for progress probation and progress dismissal.
Source: official document — verified Aug 2026
What does Cypress College require to graduate?
Units earned on a Pass/No Pass basis count toward the Associate in Arts (AA) or Associate in Science (AS) 60-unit requirement, though they are excluded from the GPA. A maximum of twelve units of Pass/No Pass coursework (excluding COUN 140 C and work experience) is allowed at Cypress College, with up to six units permitted per semester.
Source: official document — verified Aug 2026
How does Cypress College treat transfer credit?
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should use the Pass/No Pass (P/NP) grading option with caution: many transfer institutions will not accept P/NP graded courses toward major, minor, or general education requirements, and the University of California and California State University systems require courses used to satisfy a major to be completed with a letter grade.
Source: official document — verified Aug 2026
How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at Cypress College?
Your cumulative GPA is the credit-weighted average of your semester GPAs across every semester: (semester GPA₁ × credits₁ + … + semester GPAₙ × creditsₙ) ÷ (credits₁ + … + creditsₙ). Save each semester to the tracker on this page, by course or as a quick semester GPA + credits entry, and it works out your cumulative GPA on every save, edit and delete.
Is this Cypress College GPA calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. GPAWise is free, with no signup, and your courses and saved semesters stay in your browser: nothing is sent to our servers. "Clear all tracker data" on the tracker wipes them at any time.
