Common GPA Terms
Credit Hours
The hours assigned to a course, this number is listed in both the schedule of classes and the catalog and is usually 1 to 5 hours.
Grade Value
The numerical value assigned to a grade; A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D = 1 point, and F = 0 points.
Grade Points
Number of credit hours for a course times the grade value.
Attempted Hours
Credit hours for which you earn a grade in (excluding I’s , P/NP, or W’s); note: WF is the same grade as an F and counts in attempted hours.
Earned Hours
Credit hours which you passed (with a grade of D or higher).
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