Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) GPA Calculator

A grade of "F" will not be counted against a student's grade point average provided the course is repeated and a better grade earned; the record will reflect the true average, though the grade report itself will not discount repeated "F" grades. When a passed course ("D" or "C") is repeated for grade improvement, the better grade becomes the official grade of record.

An "I" (Incomplete) is computed as an "F" until the course requirements are met, and must be removed by the end of the following semester or it automatically becomes an "F." A "W" (Official Withdrawal) and an "AU" (Audit) are not computed in determining the grade point average.

To move assuredly toward a degree, a student should maintain the following cumulative grade point average:

A student who fails to maintain the minimum GPA at the first level (6 hours passed, minimum semester GPA of 1.25) is placed on Academic Warning. Failing to attain the second level (12 hours passed, minimum cumulative GPA of 1.35) places the student on Academic Probation. A student who does not reach a cumulative GPA of 2.00 with 21 or more semester hours passed remains on Academic Probation and may be restricted from federal financial assistance, scholarships, and other benefits.

To graduate with the Associate of Arts or Associate of Applied Science degree, a student must earn a minimum grade point of 2.0 on all work completed at Northwest Mississippi Community College. To graduate with a Career or Technical Certificate, a student must earn a passing grade averaging a minimum 2.0 grade point on the courses required in the curriculum; grades in courses not listed in the curriculum are not counted toward this average.

Degrees may be awarded with special recognition based on cumulative GPA:

Hall of Fame selection requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 (plus sophomore standing and leadership/participation criteria). The President's List (full-time students, 3.75-4.0 quality points) and Vice President's List (3.5-3.74 quality points) are announced each semester. Phi Theta Kappa membership requires a minimum of 12 transferable credit hours earned at Northwest and a cumulative GPA of 3.5. Gamma Beta Phi Society requires and maintains a 3.00 grade point average for initiation and membership.

Credit earned at other regionally accredited institutions may be considered for credit at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Transfer credit is evaluated as transcripts are received, with the Registrar determining course equivalency and having final authority on acceptance; credit hours are adjusted to the Northwest semester-hour scale.

Courses transferred in do not count toward the Northwest GPA, but are included in the Cumulative GPA for Mississippi Community College Board audit purposes. A student transferring in who intends to graduate from Northwest with an associate's degree must complete at least 15 hours at Northwest in the area of study (content-specific for Career-Technical or Health Science programs).