The term identifies a tool specifically designed for students at the University of Colorado Boulder to compute their Grade Point Average. This computation considers the credit hours and letter grades earned in courses taken at the institution. The resultant GPA is a numerical representation of a student’s academic performance.
This utility offers significant advantages by providing students with a clear understanding of their academic standing. It allows for proactive monitoring of progress towards graduation requirements and can inform decisions regarding course selection. Historically, such calculations were performed manually, a process that was both time-consuming and prone to error. The automated solution provides efficiency and accuracy.