Grade Point Average (GPA)
The grade point average is a measure of quality of an individual student's academic progress. The four Grade Point Averages listed on your online Tranguide are Institutional, Transfer, Current and Overall GPA. While these four GPA categories are listed on your online Tranguide, only the Institutional GPA and Current GPA appear on your official transcript. In addition, your official transcript will contain the Cumulative GPA that calculates all grades of courses taken at GCSU – including any repeated courses.
The Institutional GPA is calculated using all grades received on GCSU coursework. For courses that are repeated, only the last grade received is included in the calculation. The Institutional GPA (along with your overall earned credit hours) is used to determine your academic standing as well as your eligibility for graduation. The minimum GPA you must have for graduation is 2.00. This is the GPA that appears on an official transcript.
The Transfer GPA is calculated on all classes taken outside of GCSU. This GPA does not appear on a transcript.
The Overall GPA is calculated from a combination of your Institutional GPA and Transfer GPA. This GPA does not appear on a transcript.
The Current GPA is calculated from the grades received for a specific term. The current GPA appears after each term on a transcript.
An online GPA calculator is available. This calculator cannot be used to determine HOPE Scholarship eligibility; contact the Financial Aid Office for assistance.
Contact Information
Georgia College & State University
Center for Student Success
Campus Box 115
Phone: (478) 445-2361
