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How to Calculate Your GPA

 
  1. Obtain a transcript of your coursework from your My Cat account.

  2. Make a list similar to the worksheet below. List your classes, the grade received, and the number of hours credit for each class. Refer to the Quality Point System table below to obtain the points for each grade. Multiply the points by the hours credit.

    Course
    Grade
    Points
    Hours
    ENGL 101
    B+
    3.33
    X
    3
    =
    9.99
    PSY 101
    C
    2.0
    X
    3
    =
    6.0
    HIST 106
    D+
    1.33
    X
    3
    =
    3.99
    HEAL 120
    A-
    3.67
    X
    2
    =
    7.34
    MUS 101
    B-
    2.67
    X
    3
    =
    7.41
    Total Hours:
    14
    Total Points:
    34.73

    Divide the total points by the total hours to arrive at your GPA.
    Example: 34.73 divided by 14 = 2.48.

    GRADING AND QUALITY POINTS:

    A  

    =
    4.00
    A- 
    =
    3.67
    B+
    =
    3.33
    B  
    =
    3.00
    B- 
    =
    2.67
    C+
    =
    2.33
    C  
    =
    2.00
    C- 
    =
    1.67
    D+
    =
    1.33
    D  
    =
    1.00
    D- 
    =
    0.67
    F  
    =
    0.00

 

 
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