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Using Sierra College's Grading Scheme

Sierra College Grading System

Verified against the university’s official grading policy catalog.sierracollege.edu — the grade table below is the one the institution publishes. Verified Sep 2026. How we verify

Sierra College Grading Scale

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Grade GPA Value
A 4.00
B 3.00
C 2.00
D 1.00
F 0.00

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Sierra College grading scheme — grade and GPA value
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GPA Results

Semester GPA
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on a 0.00 - 4.00 scale
0.00 4.00
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Course Details

Course Credits Grade Grade Value Points
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Grade Symbols and Notations

Sierra College uses five evaluative letter grades (A, B, C, D, F) plus Pass/No Pass (P/NP) and Satisfactory Progress (SP, noncredit courses only). Non-evaluative symbols — Incomplete (I), In Progress (IP), Report Delayed (RD), Withdrawal (W), Military Withdrawal (MW), and Excused Withdrawal (EW) — carry no grade points and are not counted toward units attempted. All grades are final and not subject to change except as outlined in Education Code Section 76224; grades are typically available about four weeks after the end of each semester.

Source: Sierra College Catalog 2026-2027, Grading and Academic Record Symbols (Board Policy/AP 4230) — verified Sep 2026

GPA Calculation

Grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of units attempted, per Title 5, Section 55023. Nondegree-applicable credit courses are not included when calculating a student's degree-applicable GPA. Units earned with P (Pass) or NP (No Pass) grades are not counted in the grade point average.

Source: Sierra College Catalog 2026-2027, Grade Points and Units (Title 5 §55023) — verified Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What grading scheme does Sierra 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 Sierra College grade scale come from?
From the university's official grading policy, published at catalog.sierracollege.edu. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Sep 2026.
What are Sierra College's GPA rules?
Grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of units attempted, per Title 5, Section 55023. Nondegree-applicable credit courses are not included when calculating a student's degree-applicable GPA. Units earned with P (Pass) or NP (No Pass) grades are not counted in the grade point average.

Source: Sierra College Catalog 2026-2027, Grade Points and Units (Title 5 §55023) — verified Sep 2026

How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at Sierra 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 Sierra 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.

GPAWise is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sierra College. University names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Grading data is reproduced for reference — always verify with your institution.

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