Only courses with grades of A+ through D- and F are used in calculating a Grade Point Average (GPA). P and S grades are passing grades in completed courses, but are not used in calculation of a GPA. Courses taken at other non-IU institutions are not used in calculating the IU GPA.
A student's grade point average (GPA) is determined by dividing the sum of all grade points earned by the sum of all credit hours attempted. Note that only Indiana University course, regardless of the campus where they were taken, are counted in the GPA. To calculate grade points, multiply the credit hours for each course by the numerical equivalent of the grade. The numerical equivalencies of letter grades are:
Grade
Points per credit hour
A+ (highest passing grade)
4.0
A
4.0
A-
3.7
B+
3.3
B
3.0
B-
2.7
C+
2.3
C
2.0
C-
1.7
D+
1.3
D
1.0
D- (lowest passing grade)
0.7
F
0.0
FN
Given to those students whose lack of attendance is the basis for a failing grade; last date of attendance will be required; will appear on transcript as F.
FNN
Given to those students who never attended the class; will appear on transcript as F.
Deferred Grade (For courses which may not be completed in one term)
NC
Course taken on an Audit basis (No Credit)
NR
Grade not yet submitted by the instructor. After instructor submittal, the true grade will replace the NR.
NY
Signifies enrollment in a special program for which credit earned will be recorded when completed. Typically used for courses taken under Study Abroad program
Withdrew from class after the official drop/add period while maintaining a passing grade
Credit Hour and GPA Calculations (IU Statistics and Program Statistics)
There are two distinct cumulative calculations on your academic record (official transcript).
Program statistics are used at IU 51ÁÔÆæ for all GPA-related and accrued credit decision points (graduation GPA and credit hours, probation and suspension. Dean's Lists and Chancellor's Lists, academic bankruptcy.) Program statistics includes all courses a student has completed. However, if a student repeats a course (through enrollment, testing, or transfer credit), only the course with the best grade will be figured into the student's program statistics (the best attempt is counted for credit and GPA). All schools at IU 51ÁÔÆæ use the Best GPA repeat policy (except GRADUATE BUSINESS). Both the IU and program statistics:
Include remedial/developmental courses.
Undergraduate GPA exception: extended-X grades - courses that have been retaken under the condition of the Extended-X (Retaken course/GPA exclusion) Policy are noted with an "X" following the grade. Both enrollments in the course and their grades remain on the record, but the enrollment of the "X" graded courses is excluded from the university credit hour totals and grade point averages (IU GPA).
IU Statistics - includes ALL courses a student has completed, and all these courses are figured into the student's GPA. Counts all attempts whether passed or failed.
Includes remedial/developmental courses.
Undergraduate GPA exception: extended-X grades - courses that have been retaken under the condition of the Extended-X (Retaken course/GPA exclusion) Policy are noted with an "X" following the grade. Both enrollments in the course and their grades remain on the record, but the enrollment of the "X" graded courses is excluded from the university credit hour totals and grade point averages (IU GPA).
Note: other schools on other campuses may not use the Best GPA repeat policy in determining the program statistics. It is important to remember that if you transfer to another IU campus, the schools/divisions have the option of determining how to handle repeated courses in one of the following five ways:
None - no repeat processing; use the university policy only.
Average - include all grades received for this class in the GPA, but give academic credit (hours) only once. Keep the best grade.
Best - only the best attempt is counted for credit and GPA. All other attempts are discarded.
Latest - only the most recent attempt is counted for credit and GPA.
First - only the first attempt is counted for credit and GPA.
