How GPA Is Defined at Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College does not calculate or report a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) for its undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Course grades appear on the official transcript, but they are not converted into a GPA by the institution.
Who This GPA Calculator Is For
| Applies To | Does Not Apply To |
|---|---|
| External scholarship or application forms that request a self-reported GPA | Official Dartmouth College transcripts |
| Students asked to estimate GPA by a third party | Any internal Dartmouth academic evaluation |
| Non-Dartmouth systems requiring GPA entry | Honors determination at Dartmouth |
Before You Use the GPA Calculator
- Confirm that the GPA is being requested by an external organization, not Dartmouth College.
- Use only final course grades that appear on your official transcript.
- Do not submit a calculated GPA as an official Dartmouth GPA.
This calculator is intended only for external, self-reported GPA estimates and does not reflect any official Dartmouth GPA.
Types of GPA Reported at Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College does not officially report any GPA types.
Not all institutions calculate GPA, and Dartmouth is one of them.
This calculator does not match any official Dartmouth GPA because none is produced.
Undergraduate GPA
Dartmouth College does not calculate an undergraduate GPA.
Faculty / School GPA Distinction Table
| Faculty / School | GPA Calculated? | GPA Scale | Important Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs (All Majors) | No GPA reported | Not applicable | Grades are recorded, but no GPA is computed |
Official GPA Scale
No GPA scale is published by Dartmouth College because GPA is not calculated.
Which Courses Count Toward GPA
| Included in GPA | Not Included in GPA |
|---|---|
| No courses are included in an official GPA | All courses, since GPA is not calculated |
Miscounts occur when students assume letter grades are automatically converted into GPA values, even when the institution does not do so.
How Course Units Affect GPA at Dartmouth College
Course units do not affect GPA at Dartmouth College because GPA is not calculated or reported.
How GPA Is Calculated
Dartmouth College does not use a GPA formula.
No example calculation exists because no GPA is produced.
Course Repeats or Special GPA Rules
Dartmouth College does not apply GPA-related rules to repeated courses because GPA is not calculated. Transcript records reflect course attempts and grades without GPA impact.
Transcript Grades vs GPA Calculations
Grades appear on the official Dartmouth transcript, but they are not converted into a GPA. Any GPA derived from Dartmouth grades is unofficial and externally calculated.
Graduate GPA
Dartmouth College does not report an official graduate GPA.
Graduate and professional programs record grades, but no cumulative GPA is calculated at the institutional level. Program-specific evaluations may rely on narrative or grade-based review rather than GPA.
Common GPA Mistakes Students Make
- Assuming Dartmouth calculates a hidden or internal GPA
- Reporting a calculated GPA as an official Dartmouth value
- Applying external GPA scales to Dartmouth transcripts
- Confusing transcript grades with GPA reporting
- Using GPA calculators intended for institutions that calculate GPA
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dartmouth College calculate GPA?
No. Dartmouth College does not calculate or report a GPA for undergraduate or graduate students. Grades appear on transcripts without GPA conversion.
Will my Dartmouth transcript show a GPA?
No. Official Dartmouth transcripts list course grades only and do not include any GPA.
Can I calculate my own GPA from Dartmouth grades?
You may calculate an unofficial GPA if required by an external organization, but it is not recognized or verified by Dartmouth College.
How do graduate schools evaluate Dartmouth students without GPA?
Graduate schools receive official transcripts showing grades and course rigor. Dartmouth does not provide a GPA for evaluation.
Does Dartmouth calculate GPA for honors or rankings?
No. Academic honors and distinctions at Dartmouth are not based on a GPA calculation.
Is there any program at Dartmouth that reports GPA?
No GPA is reported at the institutional level. Programs follow Dartmouth’s non-GPA grading framework.
Related Official University Links
- Dartmouth College Office of the Registrar
https://www.dartmouth.edu/reg/ - Dartmouth College Academic Regulations
https://dartmouth.smartcatalogiq.com/current/orc/Regulations - Dartmouth College Transcript Information
https://www.dartmouth.edu/reg/transcript/
Accuracy Disclaimer
This page is based solely on publicly available Dartmouth College registrar and academic policy documentation. Official transcripts and registrar records govern all final academic reporting.