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Calculating the Grade Point Average
A student’s grade point average (GPA) is based only on courses taken at The College of New Jersey. These include courses taken during The College’s summer session and credits earned through the National Student Exchange program. Not included in the calculation of the grade point average are: courses below the 100 level; courses taken on a Pass/Unsatisfactory basis; audited courses; courses transferred from other institutions; and credits earned through international exchange/study abroad programs.
The grade point average is calculated by dividing a student’s total quality points by his or her total quality hours. Quality points are calculated by multiplying the number of credits for a course by the weight of the grade (see grading system above) earned in that course. For example, a student earning a B in a four-credit course would receive 12 quality points (four credits multiplied by a grade weight of three). Quality hours are the sum of credits a student attempts (regardless of whether the courses are passed) at TCNJ in courses graded A through F (including WF) at the 100 level or above.
At the end of each semester, students may access their grades showing a cumulative grade point average as well as a grade point average for that semester. Grades are available on The College’s electronic and telephone student systems.
