1. What is Cumulative GPA?

The cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) is the average of all your course grades weighted by credit hours across all terms/semesters. It provides an overall measure of academic performance throughout your college career.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard cumulative GPA formula:

Where:

• Previous GPA — Your GPA before the current term
• Previous Credits — Total credit hours before current term
• New GPA — GPA for the current term
• New Credits — Credit hours for current term
• Total Credits — Sum of previous and new credits

Explanation: The formula calculates a weighted average where each GPA is multiplied by its corresponding credit hours before averaging.

3. Importance of GPA Calculation

Details: Your cumulative GPA is crucial for academic standing, scholarship eligibility, graduate school applications, and sometimes employment opportunities.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your previous cumulative GPA and total credits, then enter your new term GPA and credits. All values must be valid (GPA between 0-4.0, credits ≥0).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What if I'm a freshman with no previous GPA?
A: Enter 0 for previous GPA and 0 for previous credits. Your cumulative GPA will equal your first term GPA.

Q2: How are +/- grades calculated?
A: This depends on your institution's grading scale. Typically, A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, etc.

Q3: Do pass/fail courses affect GPA?
A: Generally no, unless your institution has specific rules. These courses typically don't count in GPA calculations.

Q4: What's considered a good college GPA?
A: Generally, 3.0+ is good, 3.5+ is very good, and 3.7+ is excellent. Standards vary by major and institution.

Q5: Can I calculate GPA for multiple terms at once?
A: Yes, just treat all previous terms combined as your "previous GPA" and the new term separately.