How the GPA Is Calculated
A semester GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its semester hours, adding the results for all courses in the semester, and dividing that total by the total semester hours attempted. Cumulative GPA includes only courses numbered 100 and above — grades in developmental education and general studies courses do not count toward it, though they are still recorded and mailed to the student.
Grades of AU (Audit), AW (Administrative Withdrawal), CIP (Course in Progress), CR (Satisfactory for Proficiency/CLEP/AP or Pass/No Credit coursework), I (Incomplete), NC (No Credit for Pass/No Credit coursework), NR (Not Reported), R (Course Retake), S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), W (Withdrawal), and Z (Drop Grace Period) are not used in GPA calculation.
Students may also see other types of grade point averages calculated separately from the cumulative GPA, such as Standards/Satisfactory Academic Progress (SOAP/SAP), athletic eligibility, or program GPA.
Source: Administrative Procedure 1.103, Student Grades, 2026-2027 Catalog Edition — verified Aug 2026
