Semester Courses
Enter each course name, credits, and letter grade. Only courses with credits above 0 are counted in GPA totals.Course
Course
Credits
Grade
Points
Action
Grade points
12.00
Grade points
12.00
Grade points
8.00
Grade points
0.00
Selected Grade Scale
Default unweighted scale without plus/minus letter grades.
A 4.0
B 3.0
C 2.0
D 1.0
F 0.0
How It Works
Semester GPA is a weighted average based on course credits and letter-grade values.
Each course contributes grade points, and the semester GPA is total grade points divided by total credits.
- Course grade points = grade value x course credits.
- Total grade points = sum of all course grade points.
- Semester GPA = total grade points / total credits.
- Use the default 4.0 scale or switch to optional +/- grading.
Example Calculations
Standard scale semester
Semester GPA: 3.56
Plus/minus semester
Semester GPA: 3.09
Credit-weighted impact
Semester GPA: 3.17
Frequently Asked Questions
What is semester GPA?
Semester GPA measures academic performance for one term using credit-weighted letter grades.
Why do credits matter?
Higher-credit courses have more weight, so they influence your GPA more than lower-credit courses.
When should I use the +/- option?
Use +/- only if your school assigns plus/minus letter grades in GPA calculations. Otherwise keep the default scale.
Can I include pass/fail classes?
Only include classes that receive letter-grade points. Pass/fail classes usually do not affect semester GPA.
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