In addition to passing all required courses, a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 and a technical grade point average (TGPA) of at least 2.0 are necessary for graduation. Grades for all courses taken at Villanova University (except S/U grades and WXs) are calculated in the GPA. If a course is repeated, both grades are included in the computation. If a transfer course is accepted to fulfill a requirement for a failed Villanova University course, the failed Villanova course is still included in the GPA computation. The grade point average is determined by taking the number of credits for each course times the quality points earned, and dividing the total quality points by the total credit hours attempted.
Example of GPA Calculation:
GPA = Total Quality Point / Total Attempted Credits
|
Course |
Grade |
Credits |
Quality Points |
|
Course #1 |
A |
3 |
12.00 |
|
Course #2 |
B |
3 |
9.00 |
|
Course #3 |
B- |
3 |
8.01 |
|
Course #4 |
C+ |
3 |
6.99 |
|
Course #5 |
F |
3 |
0.00 |
Total Earned Credits: 12
Total Attempted Credits: 15
Total Quality Points: 36
GPA = 36 / 15 = 2.4