Cumulative vs. Semester GPA
Semester GPA: The average of the grades you earned only* during a specific semester (e.g., Fall 2026). This determines Dean's List eligibility. Cumulative GPA: The overall average of all* classes you have ever taken at the university. This is the GPA that goes on your resume and determines your graduation honors.
Your cumulative GPA moves much slower than your semester GPA because it represents dozens of classes combined.
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