The grade point average serves as an index number for measuring the scholastic average of students. A 4.00 system is used with different levels of grades carrying different numbers of points:
| Grade | Points per credit/unit |
|---|---|
| A | Four points per credit/unit |
| B | Three points per credit/unit |
| C | Two points per credit/unit |
| D | One point per credit/unit |
| F | Zero points |
The grades “I,” “W,” “S” and “U” are not used in calculation of the grade point average. Grades from courses numbered 100 or below are also not used in the calculation of the grade point average.
The semester grade point average is obtained by dividing the number of points earned by the number of credits/units attempted in a particular semester at Dakota College. The cumulative grade point average is obtained by dividing all points earned throughout enrollment at Dakota College by the number of credits attempted throughout enrollment.
A summary of credits accepted from other institutions appears on the official Dakota College transcript; transfer courses and grades are not listed on the official transcript. Transfer courses and grades are, however, listed on the unofficial transcript. Grades from transfer courses accepted are not included in the cumulative grade point average. The exception to this policy is for collaborative students whose cumulative grade point average will include grades from transfer collaborative courses.