Total Grade Point Average Calculator
The grade-point average (GPA) is a general measure of the student's academic
achievement while at Appalachian. The GPA is determined by dividing
the total number of quality points earned by the total number of quality
hours attempted ("quality points" and "quality hours" are derived from courses
graded A-F or WF). The GPA is computed only on the basis of coursework
taken at Appalachian. At the end of each grading period grades are given in each course
by letters which indicate the quality of work done
by the student.
A excellent, 4 grade points per semester hour.
A- excellent, 3.7 grade points per semester hour.
B+ above average, 3.3 grade points per semester hour.
B above average, 3 grade points per semester hour.
B- above average, 2.7 grade points per semester hour.
C+ average, 2.3 grade points per semester hour.
C average, 2 grade points per semester hour.
C- average, 1.7 grade points per semester hour.
D+ below average but passing, 1.3 grade points per semester hour.
D below average but passing, 1 grade point per semester
hour.
D- below average but passing, .7 grade point per semester
hour.
F failure, 0 grade points.
P pass, 0 grade points (used only for courses
taken on pass-fail basis).
F* failure, 0 grade points (*indicates only that the course
was taken on the pass-fail basis; this grade is equivalent
to the F above).
AU audit, no credit
I incomplete, because of sickness or
some other unavoidable cause. An "I" becomes an "F" if not removed
within the time designated by the instructor, but not to exceed
one semester, except that all incompletes must be removed at the
time of graduation. An incomplete is not given merely because assignments
were not completed during a semester.
IP in progress
NR grade not reported (hours not counted in computing GPA).
W withdrawal, either from a course or from the university.
WP withdrew passing.
WF withdrew failing.
@F administrative F
S satisfactory, 0 grade points (used
for satisfactory performance, student teaching, screening, proficiencies,
and
specially designated courses in the curriculum).
WU withdrew unsatisfactory.
