The grade point average is a weighted average and is calculated as follows:
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Multiply the grade point values earned in the course by the course credit assigned to that course (e.g., 4.33 grade points x 3 course credits = 12.99 Grade Point Credit). This calculation is found under Grade Point on your transcript.
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On your transcript, add the Grade Points for all courses taken and divide the result by the total number of credit hours taken.
Things to Know
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Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) is the GPA calculated for all courses taken in a specific term.
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Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the GPA calculated over all the courses in which the student has been enrolled at the institution.
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Program GPA (PGPA) is the GPA calculated for courses in a specific program.
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The TGPA and CGPA shall be determined and stated on the transcript at the end of each semester.
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If a course is repeated, only the higher grade will be used to calculate TGPA and CGPA.
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Some types of grades (such as withdrawals) are not included in the calculations.
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Selkirk College has several Grading Tables that are program specific and can be found by searching policy number 8612.
Example Calculation of Term Grade Point Average (TGPA)
| Course Credit | Letter Grade | Grade Point Value | Grade Point Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course #1 | 3 | A+ | 4.33 | 12.99 |
| Course #2 | 3 | B | 3.00 | 9 |
| Course #3 | 4 | C | 2.00 | 8 |
| Course #4 | 2 | P | 1.00 | 2 |
| Course #5 | 3 | F | 0.00 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 31.99 |
Weighted Term Grade Point Average = 31.99/15 = 2.13