Graduate School

Calculating your GPA

How to calculate your GPA

Generally, Washington State University uses the cumulative GPA from one of the following:

  1. The transcript of the accredited college or university from which the most recent bachelor’s degree has been granted or is expected; or
  2. The transcript of the accredited college or university from which there are 12 or more hours of graded graduate work taken after the bachelor’s degree, or from which a graduate degree has been granted or is expected.

International students: How to calculate your GPA

  • The WSU Graduate School uses a 4-point scale format which indicates a
  • 4.00 = A
  • 3.00 = B
  • 2.00 = C
  • 1.00 = D and
  • 0.0 = F 
  • If your cumulative GPA is in a format other than this, convert it from your current format prior to reporting it. 
  • International students may find this link helpful for doing the conversion calculations. 
http://www.wes.org/gradeconversionguide/index.asp

This index is used only as a tool to calculate your self-reported GPA. All formal evaluations are processed through Washington State University. Do not send paperwork to WES.           

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