Grade Point Average

The grade point average, referred to as GPA, compares a student’s achievement with that of other students and with the grading system represented by the grades A, B, C, D and F.

LLCC uses the four-point system. In this system, a factor of four is assigned to the grade A, three to B, two to C, one to D and zero to F. This factor is multiplied by the number of credits a course carries. The result is the number of honor or grade points earned in this course. So, a grade of B in a given course carrying four credits would earn 3 x 4 or 12 grade points.

A student’s GPA for a given semester or module is determined by dividing the total number of credits attempted into the total of grade points earned. The division is carried out two places to the right of the decimal. As an example:

Course	Grades	Credit	Grade Point
EGL 111	B	3	9
SOC 101	C	3	6
BIO 101	C	4	8
MUS 110	A	1	4
HIS 101	A	4	16
	Total:	15	43

43 ÷ 15 = 2.87 G.P.A.

A student’s GPA is used to determine academic status including academic probation. The GPA for each student is determined each semester and appears on the final grade report.