Semester GPA vs. cumulative GPA
Semester GPA uses only the courses in one term. Cumulative GPA combines the grade points already represented by your existing GPA with grade points from the new courses. This calculator keeps those two numbers separate so you can see how a semester may move the longer-term average.
For a simple course-by-course GPA without prior-credit projection, the GPA Calculator provides a clean credit-weighted estimate.
How the cumulative GPA projection works
When prior GPA and completed credits are supplied, the calculator reconstructs prior grade points as prior GPA × prior credits, adds the grade points from the new term, then divides by the combined credit total. If you leave prior information blank, the main result is the semester GPA.
Use the Credit Hours Calculator when you also want to compare completed, planned and remaining degree credits.
Why choose 4.0 or 4.33?
Some colleges award an A+ the same 4.0 value as an A, while others use a 4.33 scale. Select the option that most closely matches your institution. Other policies, such as repeat-course replacement or transfer-credit exclusions, are not universal and should be checked with the registrar.
If your institution adds honors or advanced-course bonuses, review the Weighted GPA Calculator instead of assuming one universal scale.
Using GPA projections for academic planning
A projected GPA can help you compare scenarios, but it should not be treated as an official transcript result. Use exact course credits and the grading scale from your school, and confirm academic standing, honors, probation, graduation, or aid requirements with the institution.
For course-level term performance before GPA conversion, the Semester Grade Calculator can combine weighted term components.
Frequently asked questions about College GPA
Authoritative resources
Use official institutional information for decisions and policies. These resources provide useful definitions or comparison information: