A grade point average (GPA) calculation tool specific to DePaul University’s grading system helps students estimate their cumulative GPA based on earned grades and credit hours for courses taken. For instance, it could allow a student to input hypothetical grades for future courses to project their potential GPA upon completion of those courses.
Understanding academic standing is crucial for scholarships, academic probation considerations, and graduate program applications. Such tools provide students with agency over their academic trajectory by enabling proactive planning and goal setting. Historically, manual GPA calculation was a tedious process. The advent of online tools offers significant advantages in terms of speed, accuracy, and convenience.
