STEP 3:
Once you have added all units attempted and the grade points, compute your GPA by
dividing the number of grade points by units attempted.
Grade Points
divided by
Units Attempted = GPA
Example:
COURSE
UNITS ATTEMPTED
GRADE
GRADE POINT
Psychology 5
3
A = 4
3 × 4 = 12
Business 1B
4
F = 0
3 × 0 = 0
Math 70**
5
C = 2
5 × 2 = 10
English 1A
4
B = 3
4 × 3 = 12
History 1A
3
B = 3
3 × 3 = 9
Spanish 1
1
D = 1
4 × 1 = 4
TOTAL
20
47
47 Grade Points
divided by
20 units attempted = 2.35
Note: “D” and “F” grades are calculated into GPA. P/NP courses are not calculated into
the GPA.
To calculate your transferable GPA
NOTE: ** Make sure you consult with the ECC Catalog and see if the course is
transferable or not to calculate your transferable GPA – under the title of the course, it
will say “Transfer CSU” or Transfer CSU, UC.”
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