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
What grading scheme does San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa College grade scale come from?
From the university's official grading policy, published at sdmesa.edu. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Sep 2026.
What are San Diego Mesa College's GPA rules?
Your grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the total grade points earned by the total grade point units completed.
Source: official document — verified Sep 2026
What are San Diego Mesa College's academic standing rules?
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
How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at San Diego Mesa 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 San Diego Mesa 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.
