ASU GPA Calculator
This is an advanced Arizona State University (ASU) GPA and Cumulative Grade Point Average calculator for GPA. To calculate your real GPA, enter the credits and select the grade for each course. To calculate your CGPA, enter your current CGPA and credits completed before this semester.
| Grade | Quality Points |
|---|
General Grading Scheme
| Grade | Quality Points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.33 |
| A | 4.00 |
| A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 |
| B | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 2.00 |
| D | 1.00 |
| F | 0.00 |
ASU GPA Calculator Technical Overview
The Arizona State University (ASU) GPA Calculator is an online tool designed to help students estimate their current semester and cumulative GPAs. It's a valuable resource for informed academic planning, preparing for admission (like the Earned Admission program), and understanding ASU's grading policies.
Grade Point Scale
Arizona State University uses a grading system that can assign up to 4.33 points for an A+ grade. However, your cumulative GPA at ASU will not exceed a 4.00, even if your individual course grades average higher. This means while an A+ earns 4.33 quality points for that specific course, your overall GPA is capped at 4.00.
GPA Formula
For individual courses: Grade Point Value × Credit Hours = Grade Points.
Semester GPA: Sum of Grade Points ÷ Sum of Graded Credit Hours.
Features of the ASU GPA Calculator
Requires input of total grade points and graded units (for current GPA).
Allows entry of upcoming or current courses with credit hours and anticipated grades to model prospective semester and cumulative GPA.
Policy Integration
Repeat Course Handling
ASU permits repeating courses with grades of “D,” “E,” or equivalent failing marks. For students admitted in Fall 2008 or later, the highest grade is counted in the cumulative GPA for up to 12 repeat credit hours.
Exclusion of Non-Graded Work
Credit hours associated with pass/fail, withdrawal, audit, incomplete, or in-progress grades (P, W, X, Y, Z) are excluded from GPA calculations.
ASU GPA Calculator Limitations
It relies on user input; inaccuracies in grade or credit estimates may lead to incorrect projections.
It lacks automated access to historical ASU records and does not account for invalid grades of prior semesters unless manually entered.
Pedagogical Implications
Regularly using a GPA calculator helps students grasp key mathematical concepts like weighted averages and decimal rounding. It also clarifies the crucial link between credit hours and academic performance. By seeing how a single grade in a high-credit course can impact their overall GPA, students can make more informed decisions about their course loads and better prepare academically.
Unofficial GPA Tool Disclaimer
This ASU GPA calculator is designed for your personal use in evaluating and planning your academic standing. Please note that this is not an official Arizona State University (ASU) GPA Calculator for your school or institution. For an accurate and official determination of your GPA, please contact your educational provider directly.