Grade point average (GPA) is calculated per term (TERM GPA or TGPA) and over the student's entire academic history with Sheridan (Cumulative GPA or CGPA). Courses re-taken will have grades from all attempts recorded on the transcript; however, only the highest grade will be used in the GPA calculations. Grade Point Averages are weighted calculations based on the grade received and the credit value of the course.
An example of a wieghted GPA is:
| Course Grade |
Grade Points |
X |
Credit Value |
= |
Weighted Credit Value |
| A |
4.0 |
X |
3.0 |
= |
12.0 |
| B+ |
3.5 |
X |
3.0 |
= |
10.5 |
| B |
3.0 |
X |
3.0 |
= |
9.0 |
| C+ |
2.5 |
X |
3.0 |
= |
7.5 |
| C |
2.0 |
X |
3.0 |
= |
6.0 |
| D |
1.0 |
X |
3.0 |
= |
3.0 |
| TOTAL |
18.0 |
|
48.0 |
GPA = Total Weighted Credit Value ÷ Total Credit Value
Based on previous example: 48.0 ÷ 18.0 = 2.6 GPA
Note: You may enrol in a credit course for interest purposes only. However, if you choose not to complete the course assignments / tests, etc., you will receive an "NE" grade. The Grade Point equivalent to an NE grade is '0' and will impact the GPA.
Auditing is not permitted.
Students may withdraw up to the 3/4 point of the course duration without academic penalty. For example, if your course is 14 sessions, you may withdraw up to the 11th session without academic penalty. If you withdraw after this point, you will receive the grade earned. This policy applies only to courses and not seminars or workshops.