Quarter GPA Calculator

For students on a quarter academic calendar.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the name of each course for the quarter.
  2. Select the grade you received for each course.
  3. Enter the number of credit hours for each course.
  4. Click "Add Course" to add more rows if needed.
  5. Your Quarter GPA will be calculated automatically.

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Understanding the Quarter System

The quarter system divides the academic year into four sessions: fall, winter, spring, and summer. Typically, a student will attend three of these four quarters. This system allows students to take a wider variety of courses than the semester system.

Quarter vs. Semester System

The main difference is the length of the academic terms. Quarters are typically 10-11 weeks long, while semesters are around 15-16 weeks. This means that the pace of a quarter system is faster, and students often take fewer courses at one time.

Why Calculate Your Quarter GPA?

Calculating your GPA for a specific quarter is a great way to:

  • Track your academic progress term by term.
  • Identify which courses are impacting your GPA the most.
  • Set academic goals for future quarters.
  • Determine your eligibility for scholarships, honors, or academic programs that have term-specific GPA requirements.