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EXAMPLE
Letter Credit Grade Quality
Course Grade Hours Points Points
ENGL1101 B
3 X 3 = 9
MATH0098 C% 0 X 0 = 0 (not used)
PSYC1501 C 3 X 2 = 6
COMM1201 A 3 X 4 = 12
PHED1063 W
0 X 0 = 0 (not used)
Totals
9
27
27 / 9 = 3.00 GPA
To calculate a cumulative GPA, divide the total number of quality points earned by
the total number of credit hours using the guidelines in item #1 above.
(Total Quality Points / Total Credit Hours = Cumulative GPA)
GRADUATION
Students are encouraged to fulfill all requirements for graduation to earn an
associate degree in arts, science, or applied science. Students who earn associate
degrees enhance their chances of being accepted into the senior institution of their
choice. Students with associate degrees also enhance their employment
opportunities after they graduate.
Students who are within a few hours of earning an associate degree but transfer to a
four-year institution before completion may, in many cases, transfer the necessary
hours back to Georgia Perimeter College from the four-year institution and earn the
associate degree. Students should consult the campus Enrollment and Registration
Services Office to explore this option.
The annual formal commencement ceremony is held in May of each year. Students
completing degree requirements at the end of the summer or fall semesters may
participate in the May commencement.
Graduation Requirements
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science degrees and
certificates are awarded each semester to those students who meet all graduation
requirements. All students who have earned 30 semester hours are eligible for a
graduation evaluation. Students should complete a graduation application form,
available in the campus Enrollment and Registration Services office or by
downloading the form from the Student Forms page of the GPC website. A separate
application must be submitted for each program of study in which a degree audit is
sought and a $25 (non-refundable) graduation application fee is required per
application. Students should apply for graduation by the following graduation
deadlines:
Fall Semester
July 1
Spring Semester
November 1
Summer Session
March 1
To graduate, students must do the following:
