Calculating Your GPA
You will need all of your grades received so far and a calculator.
1. Compute your Quality Points for each class (multiply the number of units for the class bythe grade you received).
Units x Grade = Quality Points
Quality Points are assigned as follows:
| A | = | 4 | C | = | 2 | |
| A- | = | 3.67 | C- | = | 1.67 | |
| B+ | = | 3.33 | D+ | = | 1.33 | |
| B | = | 3 | D | = | 1 | |
| B- | = | 2.67 | D- | = | 0.67 | |
| C+ | = | 2.33 | F | = | 0 |
Example: an “A” in a 3 unit class would be worth 12 Quality Points (3 units x 4 points = 12 points)
Example: a “B+” in a 4 unit class would be worth 13.32 Quality Points (4 units x 3.33 points. = 13.32 points)
2. Find the sum of the Quality Points for the classes.
3. Divide this total by the number of units. This will give you the GPA.
Example: the following student has completed Term 1 plus two Bible classes:
| Course | Units | Grade | Equation | Quality Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group & Organizational Behavior | 3 | A | 3 x 4 | = | 12 |
| Leader & Worldview | 2 | A | 2 x 4 | = | 8 |
| Romans | 2 | B | 2 x 3 | = | 6 |
| Management Information Systems | 3 | B+ | 3 x 3.33 | = | 9.99 |
| Leader & Wisdom | 2 | A- | 2 x 3.67 | = | 7.34 |
| Old Testament Survey | 4 | B | 4 x 3 | = | 12 |
| Acts | 3 | A | 3 x 4 | = | 12 |
| Totals = | 19 units | 67.33 points | |||
67.33 Quality Points ÷ 19 units = 3.543
After Term 1 (and two additional Bible classes), this student's GPA is 3.543.
Note: Only Biola units count in calculating your GPA. Units transferred in, correspondence course grades, CLEP or AP scores, Challenge Exam scores, or Credit for Prior Learning units, are not counted.