At Binghamton University, like most institutions of higher education, your progress is tracked using a grade point average. GPA is calculated by assigning quality points to earned grades and combining them with your earned credit hours.
How is your GPA calculated?
- Each letter grade is assigned a grade point (see chart below)
- Determine the number of quality points by multiplying the grade point by the number of credit hours earned to determine quality points
If you earned a B in a 4 credit course:
B = grade point 3
3 x 4 (credits) = 12 quality points - Your GPA is determined by dividing your total quality points achieved by the total number of credit hours (GPA hours) earned.
Grade Point Chart
| A | = | 4.0 |
| A- | = | 3.7 |
| B+ | = | 3.3 |
| B | = | 3.0 |
| B- | = | 2.7 |
| C+ | = | 2.3 |
| C | = | 2.0 |
| C- | = | 1.7 |
| D | = | 1.0 |
| F | = | 0.0 |
GPA Calculator:
GPA calculators are available in Degree Works. To access the calculator, open Degree Works (BU Brain < Your Records < Degree Works) and click on the ellipsis (3 dots) at the top right of your worksheet. Use the "Term Calculator" to calculate your semester GPA based on your projected grades.
