The numerator in your GPA
Total quality points are the top half of the GPA calculation. GPA credits are the bottom half. Some institutions use different names for these quantities, so check the definition on your transcript.
Keep the original points when planning
A displayed GPA may already be rounded, truncated, or capped. Multiplying that display by credits may not reproduce the original total. Use exact quality points if your academic record provides them.
Credits earned are a different total
A course can contribute earned credit without contributing to GPA. Conversely, a failing course may contribute GPA credits without earned credits. This difference depends on the selected policy.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE
Put the numbers together
Illustrative example: 90 existing quality points over 30 GPA credits plus 54 new quality points over 15 credits becomes 144 ÷ 45 = 3.20 GPA.
Method and limits
These examples use stated mathematical assumptions, not a claim that every institution uses the same policy. Read our methodology or check the available institution-specific profiles. Your transcript is the official record.