Getting Started

When you open the calculator, you’ll see Auburn’s signature navy blue and orange colors with a “War Eagle!” greeting. The tool displays Auburn’s official grading scale at the top, so you can reference what each letter grade means in GPA points.

Adding Your Courses

Step 1: Enter Course Information

• In the “Course Name” field, type your class (like “MATH 1610 – Calculus I” or “HIST 1020”)
• Enter the credit hours for that course (most courses are 3 credits, but labs might be 1, and some advanced courses could be 4-6)
• Select your grade from the dropdown menu – it shows both the letter grade and GPA points (like “A (4.0)” or “B+ (3.5)”)

Step 2: Add More Courses

• Click the orange “+ Add Another Course” button to add additional classes
• Repeat the process for each course you want to include
• You can add as many courses as needed for a semester or your entire college career

Real-Time Calculations

As soon as you enter grades and credit hours, the calculator automatically updates your GPA. You don’t need to click any “calculate” button – it happens instantly! The calculator shows:

• Your GPA (displayed prominently in large numbers)
• Total Credits (how many credit hours you’ve entered)
• Quality Points (your GPA × total credits – this is what Auburn uses internally)
• Course Count (how many classes you’ve added)

Visual Feedback

The GPA number changes color based on your performance:

• Green for 3.5+ (excellent/Dean’s List territory)
• Yellow for 3.0-3.49 (good standing)
• Orange for 2.0-2.99 (needs improvement)
• Red for below 2.0 (academic warning)

Managing Your Courses

• Use the red “Remove” button next to any course to delete it
• You can edit any field at any time – just click and change the information
• The calculator always keeps at least one course row so you can’t accidentally delete everything

Practical Uses

Students typically use this calculator to:

• Plan ahead: “If I get a B in this class and an A in that one, what will my GPA be?”
• Track progress: Enter all completed courses to see current cumulative GPA
• Set goals: “What grades do I need this semester to reach a 3.5 GPA?”
• Compare scenarios: Easily change grades to see different “what if” situations