CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)

The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is computed by multiplying the total number of credits in each course by the grade points achieved in each course (example, A=4.0; B=3.0) and then dividing by the total number of credit hours for all courses attempted.

The following describes the assigned grade in the calculation of the Grade Point Average:

“F” – Fail – This grade is given when a student fails a class. The credits attempted will be counted in the CGPA calculation, and in the calculation of Maximum Timeframe and Completion Percentage for SAP.

“AU” – Audit Course – This grade is given when a student attended a course for no credit. It will not be counted towards the GPA, or the calculation of Maximum Timeframe and Completion Percentage.

“I” – Incomplete – This grade may be entered temporarily by agreement with the course faculty, associate dean of the program, and Office of Academic Affairs. Incomplete grades must be cleared by the due date. The final course grade will be computed into the GPA and count towards the SAP calculation. For additional information please see the Incomplete Grade Policy.

“W” – Withdrawn – This grade is given when a student drops a class before the last day of the 50% point of the course. The “W” will be counted in the calculation of Maximum Timeframe and Completion Percentage for SAP. The grade will not be counted in the CGPA calculation. Withdrawal following the 50% point will be recorded as a “WF.”

“WA” – Administratively Withdrawn – This grade is given when a student is withdrawn (dismissed) for administrative reasons not involving academic dishonesty or professional integrity violations. It will be counted in the calculation of Maximum Timeframe and Completion Percentage for SAP. The grade will not be counted in the CGPA calculation.

“WF” – Withdraw Fail – This grade is given when a student drops a class following the last day of the 50% point of the course. It will be counted in the calculation of Maximum Timeframe for SAP. The grade will be counted in the CGPA calculation.

“TO” – Test Out – The test out grade does not affect the student’s GPA or SAP, but counts as credits earned in the current program of enrollment.

“TR” – Transfer – This grade is given to courses approved to be transferred from another program or institution. The grade will not be calculated in the CGPA. Courses considered as “TR” will count as credits earned, and credits attempted in the calculation of Maximum Timeframe and Completion Percentage for SAP.

“PTR” – Pending Transfer – This grade is given to courses awaiting approval to be transferred from another program or institution. “PTR” grades will be counted as credits attempted but will not be calculated in the CGPA. Courses considered as “PTR” will count as credits earned, and credits attempted in the calculation of Maximum Timeframe and Completion Percentage for SAP.

“XF” – Academic Dishonesty/Course Failure – This grade is given when a student has been involved in or associated with academic or professional integrity violations. The credits attempted will be counted in the CGPA calculation, and in the calculation of Maximum Timeframe and Completion Percentage for SAP.