Semester GPA Calculator
Determine your grade point average for the current semester or quarter. Enter your term courses, letter grades, and credit hours to see your exact term standing and Dean's List eligibility.
Semester GPA Calculator Dean's List
Enter your current term classes to compute your semester GPA.
Credit Hours & Quality Points Formula
In higher education, not all courses impact your GPA equally. A 4-credit calculus lecture carries twice the mathematical weight of a 2-credit elective. To calculate semester GPA, universities utilize Quality Points (also called grade points earned).
Quality Points for Course = Course Credit Hours × Grade Point Equivalent (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0)
Step-by-Step Semester Calculation Example
Suppose a student is completing a 14-credit semester with the following four courses:
| Course Name | Letter Grade | Grade Points | Credits | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus I | A | 4.0 | 4 | 16.0 |
| General Chemistry | B+ | 3.3 | 4 | 13.2 |
| English Composition | A- | 3.7 | 3 | 11.1 |
| World History | B | 3.0 | 3 | 9.0 |
| Total | 14 Credits | 49.3 Quality Points | ||
How to Update Your Cumulative Career GPA
To find your new cumulative GPA after this semester finishes:
- Multiply your Prior Cumulative GPA by your Prior Total Credits to find your prior quality points.
- Add your New Semester Quality Points to the prior quality points.
- Divide by your New Total Career Credits (prior credits + term credits).
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