Making GPA Calculations
Grades and Grade Points
| Grade | Description | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
A |
Excellent |
4 points per semester hour |
B |
Good |
3 points per semester hour |
C |
Average |
2 points per semester hour |
D |
Passing |
1 point per semester hour |
F |
Failure |
No points |
WF |
Withdrew Failing |
No points |
P |
Passing |
No Quality Hours or Grade Points |
WP |
Withdrew while Passing |
No Quality Hours or Grade Points |
WH |
Incomplete |
No Quality Hours or Grade Points |
W |
Withdrew: No Grade |
No Quality Hours or Grade Points |
Grades of WP or WF are assigned only when a student has withdrawn from the University after the mid-term deadline or with special approval of the student's academic dean.
Grade Summary Information
When viewing a transcript, the information which is displayed at the end of each term is described in the following:
Current - Current semester totals only
Cumulative - Cumulative Grade Summary for all semesters
AHRS = All attempted hours, including transfer work, F, WF, P, WP, WH and W grades
EHRS = All earned hours, including transfer work
QHRS = All quality hours used to calculate the students Grade Point Average. Exclude hours transferred, Pass hours (P grades) and Remedial Courses.
QPTS = Quality points earned from quality hours.
GPA = Total grade points earned at Stephen F. Austin State University divided by total quality hours.
NOTE: Repeated courses may be excluded from earned hours and quality hours. Refer to the current General Bulletin or Graduate Bulletin for additional information.