How GPA Is Calculated
Your grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the total grade points earned by the total grade point units completed.
A grade of Pass (P) is awarded only for work that would otherwise receive a grade of "C" or better; work that would receive a "D" or "F" is graded No Pass (NP). Units earned under P/NP count toward requirements but are disregarded when calculating GPA.
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official document — verified Sep 2026
Administrative Symbols and Academic Standing
Administrative symbols (I, W, IP, EW, RD) are not used in GPA computation, but some affect academic standing:
- I (Incomplete) must be made up no later than one year following the end of the term; course repetition cannot be used to remove an Incomplete.
- W (Withdrawal) is counted in the calculation of lack-of-progress probation and dismissal; a maximum of three withdrawals is allowed in any course.
- IP (In Progress) is assigned when a class extends beyond the normal semester and is not used in GPA calculation.
- EW (Excused Withdrawal) is not counted in progress-probation or dismissal calculations, and does not count as an enrollment attempt.
Source:
official document — verified Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I save my semesters and track my CGPA at San Diego Mesa College?
Yes. After you calculate a semester's GPA, click "Save as semester" to add it to the built-in CGPA tracker, which then computes your cumulative GPA across every saved semester using the standard weighted formula (Σ SGPA × credits ÷ Σ credits). You can save semesters by course (full breakdown) or quick-add a past semester with just the SGPA and credit hours. Locking, renaming, and deleting saved semesters are all supported, and the tracker shows a running CGPA plus a trend arrow versus your previous semester.
How do I convert SGPA to CGPA at San Diego Mesa College?
Your CGPA is the credit-weighted average of every semester's SGPA. The formula is: CGPA = (SGPA₁ × credits₁ + SGPA₂ × credits₂ + … + SGPAₙ × creditsₙ) ÷ (credits₁ + credits₂ + … + creditsₙ). On this page, add each semester to the CGPA tracker (either by course or as a quick SGPA + credit-hours entry) and the calculator runs the conversion for you on every save, edit, and delete — no manual arithmetic required.
Can I add past semester GPAs without entering every course?
Yes. On the My CGPA Tracker tab, click "Add semester" and choose the quick-add option. You enter just the SGPA and the credit hours for that semester — no course-by-course breakdown required. It works as a GPA calculator with previous semesters support, or as a GPA calculator without course details when you only remember the SGPA from your transcript. Quick-added and course-by-course semesters can be mixed freely; both contribute to your CGPA using the same credit-weighted formula.
Is my CGPA tracker data sent to your servers?
No. Your saved semesters are stored locally in your browser only — nothing is transmitted to GPAWise. A "Clear all tracker data" button is always available on the tracker tab to wipe the data on demand.
Is this San Diego Mesa College GPA calculator free?
Yes — GPAWise is completely free to use. There's no signup, no paywall, and your inputs stay in your browser.
