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Grade Point Average

A student’s grade point average (GPA) determines his or her scholastic standing. A student’s GPA is based solely on courses taken at Parkland College.

The program GPA is used to determine eligibility for graduation in degree and certificate programs (see graduation requirements). Only courses numbered 100-299 that are counted for the given degree/certificate are included in this GPA. It is computed by the following formula:

Program GPA =	total quality points earned for A,B,C,D, and F grades (for all courses attempted that apply to program)
	total quality hours attempted (for all courses attempted that apply to program)

The college (cumulative) GPA includes credits from all courses attempted numbered below 300. The college GPA does not determine eligibility for completion of a degree or certificate, but it may be used for financial aid eligibility and academic probation. The college GPA is computed by the following formula:

Cumulative GPA = (College GPA)	total quality points earned for A,B,C,D, and F grades (for all courses attempted)
	total quality hours attempted (for all courses attempted)

Courses with grades of I, W, CR, NC, P, T, MW, IM, S, and U are not considered part of total hours attempted for purposes of determining GPA, but they are recorded on a student’s academic record.