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Comprehensive Guide to Coastal Carolina University GPA Calculation
Maintaining a strong Grade Point Average (GPA) at Coastal Carolina University (CCU) is essential for academic standing, maintaining scholarships like the LIFE or Palmetto Fellows, and qualifying for the Dean's List or President's List. This calculator is specifically designed using the CCU official grading scale to help Chanticleers track their academic progress.
The Coastal Carolina University Grading Scale
Unlike some institutions that use a simple 4.0 scale with minus grades, CCU utilizes a system that includes "plus" grades but excludes "minus" grades. This can significantly impact your calculation. Below is the point distribution for each letter grade:
| Letter Grade |
Quality Points (Per Credit) |
Description |
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.5 | Very Good |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| C+ | 2.5 | Above Average |
| C | 2.0 | Average |
| D+ | 1.5 | Below Average |
| D | 1.0 | Poor |
| F | 0.0 | Failure |
How to Calculate Your CCU GPA Manually
Your GPA is calculated by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted. Here is the step-by-step math:
- Assign Points: For every course, look up the quality points for the grade you received (e.g., a B+ is 3.5).
- Calculate Quality Points: Multiply the points by the number of credits for that course (e.g., 3.5 points × 3 credits = 10.5 quality points).
- Total the Semester: Add up all quality points and all credit hours for the semester.
- Divide: Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours = Semester GPA.
Example Calculation
Imagine a standard CCU semester with four classes:
- Math (3 credits): A (4.0) = 12.0 points
- Biology (4 credits): B+ (3.5) = 14.0 points
- History (3 credits): C (2.0) = 6.0 points
- English (3 credits): B (3.0) = 9.0 points
Total Points: 41.0 | Total Credits: 13 | GPA: 41.0 / 13 = 3.15
Important Academic Policies at CCU
Course Repeats: CCU has specific policies regarding repeating courses. If you repeat a course, the highest grade may replace the lower grade in your GPA calculation, but both attempts may remain on your transcript. Always check with the Registrar or your academic advisor before planning a retake.
Academic Standing: To remain in good academic standing at Coastal Carolina, students typically need to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Falling below this threshold may lead to academic probation or suspension.
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