The specified tool is a web-based application designed to compute a student’s grade point average (GPA) based on the grading system employed by the University of Pittsburgh. Typically, a student inputs their earned grades and corresponding credit hours for each course taken. The application then calculates a weighted average, reflecting the relative importance of each course based on its credit value. For example, a user might input an ‘A’ in a 3-credit course and a ‘B’ in a 4-credit course, and the tool would determine the cumulative GPA based on the University’s grading scale.
This calculation method provides a valuable service, enabling students to track their academic performance and project their potential GPA based on hypothetical future grades. Its use allows for informed academic planning and helps students understand their standing relative to graduation requirements or program-specific GPA thresholds. Historically, GPA calculations were performed manually, a process prone to error and time-consuming. Automated tools streamline this process, providing accurate and immediate feedback to students.
