In this article, we will learn how to calculate major GPA but first, lets define GPA. GPA stands for Grade Point Average.
A major GPA consists of only the grades for courses that fall under a student’s major discipline. Most commonly, students graduate “with praise” when they earn a 3.5-3.7 GPA, “with great praise” when they earn a 3.7-3.9 GPA, and “with highest praise” when they earn a 3.9 GPA or higher.
The major GPA is primarily used in determining eligibility for honors thesis work in your Major.
Formula to calculate major GPA.
Example:
Suppose you are took three exams, the first one you got a B+ and its worth is 1, the other one you got an A whose worth is 1.25 and the last one you got a B whose worth is 0.5. Calculate your major GPA.
B+ is 3.3 points
A is 4 points.
B is 3 points.
To get the total weighted points, we will multiply the points by the subjects worth and sum them together.
= ( 3.3 x 1 ) + ( 4 x 1.25 ) + ( 3 x 0.5 )
= 9.8
To get the total worth of your units, you will sum the worth of all units.
= 1 + 1.25 + 0.5
= 2.75
The major GPA should always be given in 2 decimal places, we get this by truncation and not rounding off.
Therefore, your major GPA is 3.56.
