Grade-Related Definitions

Grade-Related Definitions

GPA: Grade Point Average--the number of Quality Points divided by the Earned hours with grades that count in the GPA. A course taken as Pass/Fail may not count towards the GPA. Usually A=4, B=3, C=2, etc.

Local Credits: The number of credit hours earned while enrolled at the current organization.

Local GPA: The grade point average earned at the current organization.

Total Credits: The total number of credit hours you have earned from local and transfer course work.

Cumulative GPA: Your total GPA calculated from local and transfer course work.

Division: A division code is used to distinguish the different levels of courses or students. For example: UG = Undergraduate; GR = Graduate; CE = Continuing Education.

Credits: The number of hours earned for each course.

Points: Quality Points - the number of Attempted hours multiplied by a Quality Point number associated with the grade. Usually A=4, B=3, C=2, etc.