1. What is GPA?

GPA (Grade Point Average) is a numerical representation of a student's academic performance at Texas A&M University. It's calculated by dividing the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted.

2. How GPA is Calculated at TAMU

The standard GPA calculation formula is:

Where:

• Grade Points - Numerical value assigned to each letter grade (A=4.0, A-=3.7, etc.)
• Credit Hours - The weight of each course (typically 1-5 hours per course)

3. Importance of GPA

Details: GPA is crucial for academic standing, scholarships, honors programs, and graduate school applications. TAMU requires a minimum 2.0 GPA for good academic standing.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Add all your courses, select the letter grade you received (or expect to receive), and enter the credit hours for each course. Click "Calculate GPA" to see your result.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does TAMU use +/- grading?
A: Yes, Texas A&M uses a +/- grading system except for A+ which is counted as 4.0.

Q2: How does Pass/No Pass affect GPA?
A: Pass/No Pass courses don't affect GPA - they're excluded from the calculation.

Q3: What's a good GPA at TAMU?
A: 3.5+ is considered strong, 3.0-3.49 is good, 2.0-2.99 is minimum for most programs.

Q4: How can I improve my GPA?
A: Retaking courses where you earned low grades can replace the grade in GPA calculation (with limitations).

Q5: Does this calculator show official GPA?
A: This is an estimator. Your official GPA is calculated by the Registrar's office.