51-00 Grade-Point Average

51-50 Cumulative Grade-Point Average

A student's cumulative grade-point average is the weighted mean value of all grade points (see Section 51-30) earned either by enrollment or examinations in courses at the University. The cumulative GPA for a student who is completing more than one undergraduate major program, either a sequential or concurrent degree, will be computed using the grades earned in all courses taken at the University, except for the following: (Note: the words student and undergraduate student are used to designate a baccalaureate or associate degree candidate, a provisional student, or a nondegree student.)

  1. a baccalaureate degree candidate who has completed associate degree 800-level courses-- cumulative grade-point average will be based on all courses completed, other than associate degree 800-level;
  1. a student who has been approved for academic renewal--cumulative grade-point average will be computed in accordance with Senate Policy 58-60.

Revised: 02/29/2000; 06/15/2005 (Approved by Senate 02/1/05); 12/6/2005 (Approved by Senate 10/25/05)
Policy Initiated: Fall 2000