UNDERSTANDING YOUR GPA & ITS IMPORTANCE

Well, the point of going to school -- any school -- is not just to get good grades. But as you'll learn throughout your college career, grades DO matter and can impact how successful your time in college.


This website will guide you through the steps used to calculate your SIUE college GPA, including


The Role of Credit Hours
The Definition & Values of Letter Grades
Understanding the Value of Classes
The Differences Between Semester & Cumulative GPA
Why It All Matters


It all starts with understanding credit hours.