Grades and Calculating the Grade Point Average
Grades and Calculating the Grade Point Average
Courses offered on a graded basis are done so according to the following scale:
| Grade Point | Value | Grade Point | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | C | 2.00 |
| A- | 3.70 | C- | 1.70 |
| B+ | 3.30 | D+ | 1.30 |
| B | 3.00 | D | 1.00 |
| B- | 2.70 | D- | 0.07 |
| C+ | 2.30 | F | 0.00 |
- P
- Pass grades have no numerical value and are not included in the student's grade point average.
- (Please see "Pass/Fail Grading," for further information.)
Other grades found on student transcripts are as follows:
- N: No Grade Submitted
- I : Incomplete
The work of students taking courses at the Law School who are not enrolled in either the J.D. program, the LL.M. program or a dual degree program of this or another accredited law school will be graded on a pass/fail system.
To determine your grade point average (GPA), multiply the number of points assigned to the grade in each course by the number of credits in the respective courses. The total number of points should be divided by the total number of credits to obtain the grade point average as illustrated in the example:
| Course | Grade Point | Value | Course Credit | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torts | B+ | 3.30 | X 3 = | 9.90 |
| Sales | B | 3.00 | X 3 = | 9.00 |
| Tax Policy | C+ | 2.30 | X 3 = | 6.90 |
| Contracts | A | 4.00 | X 4 = | 16.0 |
| Property Insurance | A- | 3.70 | X 2 = | 7.40 |
| 15 | 49.20 | |||
| 49.20 Quality Points Divided by 15 Credits = | 3.28 GPA | |||
