Grade Point Average (GPA)

The grade point average is determined by adding the quality points and by dividing the sum of the total number of quality hours. As a general rule, the ratio is based on the number of attempted credits completed. Exceptions to this ruleinclude a “Pass” (P), and a “Withdrawal” (W) which will not affect a student’s grade point average. If a student repeats a course only the credits earned for the second course will be used in calculating the GPA. A student’s cumulative grade point average is based on courses which the student takes at PAU towards completion of their degree program. Courses which a student takes at another institution will not be counted in the cumulative GPA.