The document provides instructions for calculating grade point average (GPA) and explains the importance of the first semester GPA. It outlines the steps to compute credits attempted, quality points earned, and dividing quality points by credits attempted. It notes the minimum GPAs required to graduate, make the Dean's list, and avoid academic probation. It gives an example of how earning a low first semester GPA requires higher GPAs in subsequent semesters to raise the cumulative GPA to required levels.

2. How Important is the First Semester? NOTE: “ WP” = At the discretion of the faculty member, a student is allowed to withdraw without penalty after the tenth week of classes. This grade carries no academic penalty “ WF” = At the discretion of the faculty member, a student is allowed to withdraw WITH penalty (failing grade) after the tenth week of classes. This grade is computed into your GPA as a failing grade . D = 1.0 B- = 2.7 D+ = 1.3 B = 3.0 WF = 0 C- = 1.7 B+ = 3.3 I = 0 C = 2.0 A- = 3.7 F = 0 C+ = 2.3 A = 4.0 Quality Point Scale

4. How Important is the First Semester? Semester 1 You take 15 credits and earn a GPA of 1.9 You want to increase your overall GPA to 2.5 You must earn a GPA of 3.1 second semest er Semester 2 You take 15 credits and earn a GPA of 3.1 Overall GPA = 2.5 You want to increase your overall GPA from 2.5 to 3.0 You must earn a GPA of 4.0 third semester