Use this calculator to estimate your Grade Point Average (GPA) at Santa Monica College (SMC). Enter your courses, their credit values, and the grades you received or expect to receive. This tool helps you understand your academic standing and plan for future semesters.
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P (Pass)
NP (No Pass)
W (Withdrawal)
I (Incomplete)
CR (Credit)
NC (No Credit)
Understanding Your SMC GPA
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numerical representation of your academic performance. At Santa Monica College, like most institutions, it's calculated by assigning point values to letter grades and then averaging them based on the credit units for each course.
How GPA is Calculated at SMC:
Grade Point Values: Each letter grade is assigned a specific point value:
A = 4.0 points
B = 3.0 points
C = 2.0 points
D = 1.0 points
F = 0.0 points
Non-GPA Grades: Grades such as P (Pass), NP (No Pass), W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete), CR (Credit), and NC (No Credit) do not affect your GPA. While they appear on your transcript, the credits associated with these grades are not included in your GPA calculation.
Total Grade Points: For each course that receives a letter grade (A-F), multiply the credit units by the grade point value. Sum these products for all GPA-affecting courses.
Total GPA Credits: Sum the credit units for all courses that received a letter grade (A-F).
GPA Calculation: Divide the Total Grade Points by the Total GPA Credits.
Example Calculation:
Let's say an SMC student takes the following courses:
English 1A: 3 Credits, Grade A
Math 2: 4 Credits, Grade B
Art 1: 3 Credits, Grade C
PE 1 (Pass/No Pass): 1 Credit, Grade P
Here's how the GPA would be calculated:
English 1A: 3 Credits * 4.0 (for A) = 12 Grade Points
Math 2: 4 Credits * 3.0 (for B) = 12 Grade Points
Art 1: 3 Credits * 2.0 (for C) = 6 Grade Points
PE 1: 1 Credit, Grade P (does not count towards GPA)
Academic Standing: It determines if you are in good academic standing, on probation, or subject to dismissal.
Transfer Eligibility: Many universities, especially UCs and CSUs, have minimum GPA requirements for transfer admission. A higher GPA increases your chances of getting into your desired transfer institution.
Financial Aid: Maintaining a satisfactory GPA is often a requirement for continued eligibility for financial aid programs.
Scholarships: Most scholarships have GPA criteria that applicants must meet.
Use this calculator to stay on top of your academic progress and make informed decisions about your courses and study habits.
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function getGradePoints(grade) {
switch (grade) {
case 'A': return 4.0;
case 'B': return 3.0;
case 'C': return 2.0;
case 'D': return 1.0;
case 'F': return 0.0;
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gpa = totalGradePoints / totalGpaCredits;
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P (Pass)
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