Find out what GPA you need in future courses to reach your target.
Required GPA
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How GPA Is Calculated
Your grade point average is determined by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. Each course contributes grade points equal to the number of credits multiplied by the numeric value of the letter grade you received. For example, earning an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course yields 12.0 grade points, while a B+ (3.3) in a 4-credit course yields 13.2 grade points.
To find the semester GPA for those two courses, you would add the grade points together (12.0 + 13.2 = 25.2) and divide by the total credits (3 + 4 = 7), giving a GPA of 3.60. Courses graded on a pass/no-pass basis are excluded from the calculation entirely because they carry no numeric grade value, so they do not affect your GPA in either direction.
Grade Point Scale
Letter Grade
Grade Points
A+
4.0
A
4.0
A-
3.7
B+
3.3
B
3.0
B-
2.7
C+
2.3
C
2.0
C-
1.7
D+
1.3
D
1.0
D-
0.7
F
0.0
P (pass) and NP (no pass) grades are excluded from GPA calculations.
Strategies for Improving Your GPA
Attend every class: Consistent attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success. Students who show up regularly absorb lecture material, catch important announcements about exams and assignments, and stay engaged with the course in a way that reading notes alone cannot replicate.
Create a study schedule: Spreading your study time across the week in shorter, focused sessions is far more effective than cramming the night before an exam. A written schedule helps you allocate enough hours to each subject and builds the kind of steady repetition that moves information into long-term memory.
Prioritize harder courses early: Tackling your most challenging classes when your energy and motivation are highest, whether that means earlier in the day or earlier in your academic career, gives you the best chance of earning strong grades where they matter most. Struggling through a difficult course while juggling a heavy late-semester workload is a common GPA pitfall.
Use office hours and tutoring: Professors and teaching assistants set aside office hours specifically to help students who are willing to ask questions. Free tutoring centers, study groups, and academic support services are available at nearly every institution and can make a measurable difference in your understanding of tough material.
