GPA and cGPA Calculations
The grade point average (GPA) for each quarter and cumulative grade point average (cGPA) are calculated based on courses taken in residence at the University. The GPA for each quarter is calculated by dividing the points earned that quarter by the total cumulative credits attempted for the GPA. The cGPA is calculated by dividing the total cumulative points earned by the total cumulative credits attempted for the GPA.
The number of points awarded for each course is determined by multiplying the points listed for each letter grade by the number of credits of the course. For example, a grade of A in a four-credit course earns 4 (credits) x 4.0 (points) for a total of 16.0 points and a grade of C in a three-credit course earns 3 (credits) x 2.0 (points) for a total of 6.0 points.
Repeating Courses
Federal regulations may prohibit a student from receiving financial aid for repeating a course. A student may choose to repeat a course taken at the University in order to improve their cumulative Grade Point Average. Credit is only given for the last grade earned when repeating a course. Repeated courses will appear on the student’s transcript. The first attempt will also be shown; however, the student's cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) is recomputed to count only the most recent attempt. All repeats are charged at the current tuition rate.
Credits may only be earned once per course. If a student retakes a course they earn credits just once, but credits from each enrollment count toward credits attempted for the purpose of calculating pace. Repeating a course may impact Title IV funding. Please contact the Financial Aid office.
Academic Deficiencies
Following the conclusion of each grading period, the academic record of each student is audited by the Registrar. As a result of this audit, it may be necessary to change the student's course schedule and/or to place the student on a status of Financial Aid Warning, Financial Aid Probation, academic Dismissal, or Extended Enrollment.
Course Availability
For students entering Neumont prior to Fall Quarter 2015, each degree program can be completed in 10 quarters (BSCS, BSWD, BSIS, and BSTM) or 12 quarters (BSGD) if all courses are passed the first time they are taken. For students entering Fall Quarter 2015 and later, each degree program can be completed in 12 quarters if all courses are passed the first time they are taken.
For a degree program, each course needed to fulfill graduation requirements is offered on a set schedule. In the event that a student fails one or more courses, leaves the university for a period of time, or reschedules a course(s), one or more courses required for their graduation (that the student either has not taken or has taken but not passed) may not be available. Generally, the more courses failed, or the longer a student is away from the university, the more likely this will occur for a student. If one or more of the courses a student needs for graduation is no longer available to them because the course has been “taught out,” or has already been offered multiple times to students in a cohort, the student may be required to take a substitute course, complete a course at their own expense through concurrent enrollment, or change degree programs.
Students are encouraged to pass each course the first time it is taken, which is usually the result of: few absences, utilization of resources (e.g. instructor office hours, academic coaches, study sessions, use of online resources such as Pluralsight.com), completion of all readings and homework assignments, attention in class, taking comprehensive class notes, and notifying the instructor when course content is not understood.
Transfer Credit - Application of Grades and Credits
Transfer credits are not included in the calculation of the cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) but are included in the calculation for pace, that is the total number of credits earned divided by the number of credits attempted.
Application of Grades and Credits
Transfer credits are not included in the calculation of cGPA but are included in the “Total Number of Credits Earned.” A grade for a repeated course replaces the original grade in the calculation of cGPA; however, the original course credits remain included in the “Total Number of Credits Attempted” in order to determine Pace. The original credits are considered as not successfully completed.