Semester GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA for this semester only. Does not factor in previous semesters or your cumulative GPA.
Add this semester’s courses below to see your GPA.
This Semester’s Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Grade |
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How to Use
1
Enter each course you are taking this semester.
2
Enter the credit hours for each course (usually 3 for a standard lecture).
3
Select your expected or final grade from the dropdown.
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Your semester GPA updates instantly. Want to combine it with your overall record? Use the Cumulative GPA Calculator.
Grade Point Scale — 4.0
A+4.0
A4.0
A−3.7
B+3.3
B3.0
B−2.7
C+2.3
C2.0
C−1.7
D+1.3
D1.0
D−0.7
F0.0
About Semester GPA
Your semester GPA measures your academic performance for one specific term. It resets each semester and reflects only the courses taken during that period. This makes it a useful way to track improvement or decline from one term to the next, independent of your historical academic record.
Many scholarships, financial aid programs, and academic honor societies have minimum semester GPA requirements in addition to — or separate from — cumulative GPA requirements. Knowing your semester GPA can help you stay on track for these thresholds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is semester GPA?
Semester GPA is your grade point average for one specific term. It only includes courses taken during that semester and does not carry over from or into other semesters. It gives a snapshot of your performance in a single period.
Is semester GPA the same as cumulative GPA?
No. Semester GPA reflects one term only. Cumulative GPA is the running weighted average of all your semester GPAs combined. Your semester GPA can be higher or lower than your cumulative GPA in any given term.
Can I use this to predict my GPA before grades come out?
Yes. Enter your expected grades to model different scenarios. This is useful for understanding which courses to focus on most in the final weeks of term and what grade you need in a remaining exam to hit your target GPA.
What if I have courses with different credit hours?
The calculator handles this automatically with a weighted average. A 4-credit course has more influence on your semester GPA than a 1-credit course. Higher-credit courses that you perform well in can significantly boost your overall semester result.
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