This tool is designed to compute a grade point average, specifically tailored to the grading system utilized by the University of Maine. It allows students to input their grades and corresponding credit hours for each course to determine their GPA for a particular semester or cumulatively. For example, a student might enter an ‘A’ for a 3-credit course and a ‘B’ for a 4-credit course; the system then calculates the weighted average based on the University’s grading scale.
The importance of this instrument lies in its ability to provide students with a clear understanding of their academic standing. Tracking academic performance assists students in monitoring their progress toward graduation requirements, eligibility for scholarships or academic honors, and admission to graduate programs. Historically, students might have calculated their GPA manually, a process that was both time-consuming and prone to error. The advent of online calculators provides a more efficient and accurate method of assessment.
