1. List all courses, the number of hours and choose the letter grade.
2. Entering the course name is optional
3. Do not include developmental or lab courses that do not impact your cumulative GPA. These courses will have zeroes as the first number of the course (i.e., EN099 is developmental. CH085 is a lab course;  its credit hour and grade are included in with CH185).
4. Exception: If you need to find your semester GPA for financial aid purposes, DO include the developmental courses

Questions regarding GPA calculation and academic probation may be addressed to your college's Academic Advising Center .

• Suggestions for Increasing and Maintaining GPA

• Attend class consistently.
• Take notes.
• Ask questions and participate in class.
• Visit with faculty during office hours.
• Study outside the classroom in a quiet environment.
• Use a daily planner.
• Manage your time wisely.
• Set goals for yourself.
• Locate and use campus resources (i.e., Academic Support Centers, Accessibility Services, Center for Writing Excellence, Mathematics Learning Center, etc.).
• Keep up with your course grades, and to be sure to check/confirm course grades at midterm.
• Meet with your academic advisor.