All About GPA

What does GPA stand for?

• Grade Point Assessment

• Grade Point Average

• Grade Point Awesomeness

• Grade Point Awarded

Students must maintain a certain GPA to receive financial aid.

• True

• False

When calculating GPA, how many points are awarded for a grade of "A"?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

If repeating a course, Wake Tech will use your highest attempt when calculating your cumulative GPA.

• True

• False

The GPA you earn at Wake Tech will be the GPA you start with at your transfer institution.

• True

• False

Which of the following occurs when a student's cumulative GPA drops below 2.0 for the first time?

• Academic Warning

• Academic Probation

• Academic Suspension

• Good Standing

Grades of "W" and "WP" are not factored into a student's cumulative GPA.

• True

• False

Only grades of C or higher will transfer to a 4-year institution.

• True

• False

In order to remain in good standing at Wake Tech, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of:

• 2.0

• 2.5

• 3.0

• Wait- what's good standing?!

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