How GPA Works at Michigan Tech
At Michigan Technological University, your Grade Point Average (GPA) is more than just a number—it’s a snapshot of your academic performance. MTU uses a traditional 4.0 GPA scale, and each course you take contributes to your overall GPA depending on your grade and the course’s credit hours.
Your semester GPA is the average for one term, while your cumulative GPA includes every course you’ve completed at Michigan Tech.
How It’s Calculated
To calculate your GPA:
- Multiply the number of credit hours for each class by the point value of the grade earned.
- Add all those numbers together.
- Divide that total by the number of credit hours attempted.
Simple enough, right? Let’s look at the grade scale.
Michigan Tech Grade Scale
| Letter Grade | Grade Points (per credit hour) |
|---|---|
| A | 4.00 |
| AB | 3.50 |
| B | 3.00 |
| BC | 2.50 |
| C | 2.00 |
| CD | 1.50 |
| D | 1.00 |
| F | 0.00 |
| E | 0.00 (used only for graduate students) |
Note: Michigan Tech uses half-step grades like AB, BC, and CD, which are unique and fall between standard whole-letter grades. These allow for more nuanced grading.
Special Grades (Don’t Affect GPA)
| Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|
| S | Satisfactory |
| U | Unsatisfactory |
| SC | Satisfactory Completion |
| I | Incomplete |
| W | Withdrawn |
| AU | Audit |
| M | Missing Grade |
| Q | Grade Delayed |
These grades appear on your transcript but do not impact your GPA.
Department-Specific GPA Policies
Some programs at Michigan Tech, especially within the College of Engineering and College of Computing, may have higher GPA standards for:
- Retention in the major
- Progression into upper-division courses
- Graduation eligibility
Make sure to check your specific department’s requirements via your degree audit or academic advisor.
GPA Requirements to Watch Out For
- Good Standing: Cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher
- Dean’s List: Semester GPA of 3.50 or higher with 12+ credit hours of graded coursework
- Academic Probation: Below 2.00 GPA
Where to Track Your GPA
You can check your term and cumulative GPAs in Banweb, under the “Student Records” section. For official GPA audits and projections, reach out to your academic advisor or the Registrar’s Office.