Enter your previous Cumulative GPA and Total Credits Earned to calculate your new Cumulative GPA.
This Semester's Courses
Course Name (Optional)Credit HoursGrade
Select Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
D+
D
F
Select Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
D+
D
F
Select Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
D+
D
F
Select Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
D+
D
F
Select Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
D+
D
F
Select Grade
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
D+
D
F
Calculation Results
Semester GPA:–
Total Semester Credits:–
New Cumulative GPA:–
Total Cumulative Credits:–
Note: This calculator is for estimation purposes only. Please consult your official Florida Gulf Coast University transcripts via Gulfline for official records.
function calculateFGCUGPA() {
// Initialize variables
var totalSemPoints = 0;
var totalSemCredits = 0;
// Loop through the 6 course rows
for (var i = 1; i 0 && gradePoints >= 0) {
totalSemPoints += (credits * gradePoints);
totalSemCredits += credits;
}
}
// Calculate Semester GPA
var semGPA = 0;
if (totalSemCredits > 0) {
semGPA = totalSemPoints / totalSemCredits;
}
// Get Current Cumulative Data (Optional)
var currentGPA = parseFloat(document.getElementById('current_gpa').value);
var currentCredits = parseFloat(document.getElementById('current_credits').value);
var newCumGPA = 0;
var totalCredits = totalSemCredits;
// Logic for Cumulative Calculation
if (!isNaN(currentGPA) && !isNaN(currentCredits) && currentCredits > 0) {
var previousPoints = currentGPA * currentCredits;
var grandTotalPoints = previousPoints + totalSemPoints;
var grandTotalCredits = currentCredits + totalSemCredits;
newCumGPA = grandTotalPoints / grandTotalCredits;
totalCredits = grandTotalCredits;
} else {
newCumGPA = semGPA; // If no previous data, Cum GPA = Sem GPA
}
// Display Results
var resultArea = document.getElementById('result-area');
resultArea.style.display = 'block';
document.getElementById('sem-gpa-result').innerHTML = semGPA.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('sem-credits-result').innerHTML = totalSemCredits;
document.getElementById('cum-gpa-result').innerHTML = newCumGPA.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('total-credits-result').innerHTML = totalCredits;
}
How to Use the FGCU GPA Calculator
Understanding your academic standing is crucial for success at Florida Gulf Coast University. Whether you are aiming for the Dean's List, maintaining scholarship eligibility (like Bright Futures), or ensuring you meet graduation requirements, keeping track of your Grade Point Average (GPA) is essential. This tool helps you estimate both your semester performance and your overall cumulative GPA based on the official FGCU grading scale.
The FGCU Grading Scale
Florida Gulf Coast University uses a 4.00 grading scale. Unlike some institutions that treat an A+ differently or do not use minus grades, FGCU utilizes a plus/minus system which can significantly impact your GPA. Below is the breakdown of letter grades and their corresponding quality points:
Letter Grade
Quality Points
Description
A
4.00
Excellent
A-
3.67
B+
3.33
B
3.00
Good
B-
2.67
C+
2.33
C
2.00
Average
D+
1.33
D
1.00
Below Average
F
0.00
Failure
S/U
N/A
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (Not calculated in GPA)
How GPA is Calculated
To calculate your GPA manually, you must determine your total "Quality Points" and divide them by your total "Credit Hours Attempted".
Determine Quality Points per Course: Multiply the credit hours of the course by the quality points of the grade you received. Example: A 3-credit course with a B+ (3.33) yields 9.99 Quality Points.
Sum the Points: Add up all the quality points from all your classes.
Sum the Credits: Add up all the credit hours attempted (excluding Pass/Fail or S/U courses).
Divide: Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours = GPA.
Why Monitoring Your FGCU GPA Matters
Financial Aid & Scholarships: Many financial aid programs, including the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, require students to maintain a specific GPA. Dropping below this threshold can result in the loss of funding.
Academic Probation: Undergraduate students at FGCU must generally maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Falling below this may lead to academic probation or suspension.
Graduate School Admissions: If you plan to pursue a Master's or PhD after your time at FGCU, admissions committees will look closely at your cumulative GPA, often requiring a 3.0 or higher for consideration.
Use this calculator throughout the semester to simulate different scenarios—like seeing how an "A" versus a "B" in your final exam might affect your overall standing.