Grade Point Averages (GPAs)
Policy statement
The College of Arts and Sciences calculates the Grade Point Average (GPA) by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of GPA hours completed in GPA-eligible courses.
GPA-eligible courses are defined as all courses a student has taken through Indiana University (including approved courses taken through IU-sponsored and co-sponsored education abroad programs), minus the following:
- Courses in which a grade of IP, NC, P, S, W, I, or R is earned
- Courses to which the Indiana University Bloomington Grade Replacement Policy has been applied
- Courses to which the Indiana University Bloomington Fresh Start Policy has been applied
Once a student graduates, the GPA is considered final for that degree objective.
Students on Summer 2026 and earlier degree requirements who would benefit from the College’s previous GPA calculation methodology may petition to apply the prior methodology for the purpose of determining graduation eligibility
- 2026-08-01: Removed no-degree credit category from list. Overall simplification of policy to align College's calculation of GPA with IU Program GPA on transcript. Removes reference to credential GPA types.
- 2024-05-01: Removed reference to specific subjects that are considered as not carrying degree credit. Added definition of Academic Term GPA. Clarified how courses X'd through the Extended-X policy or removed via the campus Fresh Start policy are treated in the GPAs.
- 2020-05-01: Update language for clarity (introducing "GPA-eligible"), consistent with College practice.
- 2018-05-01: No changes from previous version
About this policy
Policy ID:
1013
Category:
Degree Requirements and Graduation
Version Date:
2026-08-01
Effective Date:
Fall 2026