A student’s grade point average, for admission, academic standing, and graduation, is based on the quality points assigned to each letter grade. Non-letter grade designations (AU, DG, etc.) do not earn quality points and do not affect the grade point average. Adventist University uses the following GPA designations:

Trimester GPA

GPA for each term

AS/BS Degree GPA

ADU courses that meet specific degree requirements

ADU Residency GPA

All courses taken at ADU

CUM GPA

Includes only coursework at ADU and does not include transfer credits

Admission GPA

May include credits earned both at ADU and at previously attended institutions (used for University and/or program admission).