College of the Redwoods 2008-2009 College Catalog

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Grade Point Average (GPA)
A “grade point average” is computed each term by dividing the total grade points earned by the total units attempted. For example, a student who earns a grade of A in six units, B in three units, C in three units, D in three units, and F in two and one-half units would have a grade-point average of 2.40. The computation is shown below:

6 units A .................... x 4 equals..........24 grade points
3 units B .................... x 3 equals............9 grade points
3 units C .................... x 2 equals............6 grade points
3 units D .................... x 1 equals............3 grade points
2½ units F ................. x 0 equals............0 grade points
17½ units............... total equals......... 42 grade points

The 42 grade points divided by 17½ units equals a 2.40 grade point average.

“Cumulative grade point average” refers to the combined grade point average earned for all terms in which a student has been enrolled in college-level work at CR.

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