Types of Grade Point Averages

Term (or semester) GPA

The GPA you earn in a specific semester.  Students make Dean’s List or President’s List based on their performance in a specific term.  The Term GPA is particularly important if you are not in good standing; failure to earn over 2.0 Term GPA while on probation can be grounds for exclusion (see link 5.5).  The mean (average) first-semester GPA for traditional first-year students at Georgia Southern is typically between 2.40 and 2.50.

Institutional GPA

GPA earned for all non-Learning Support courses taken at Georgia Southern, in all semesters.  This GPA is what determines your academic standing and eligibility to enter some degree programs.  The Institutional GPA excludes courses taken at institutions other than Georgia Southern.

Transfer GPA

GPA earned in courses taken at other post-secondary institutions.

Overall GPA

GPA earned in all post-secondary courses a student takes.  Students graduating with honors must meet the GPA minimums for both Overall GPA and Institutional GPA.

HOPE GPA

The GPA used to determine HOPE eligibility.  Very similar to the Overall GPA, the HOPE GPA also includes Learning Support coursework.