Do I get a new GPA if I transfer colleges?

I'm considering transferring to a different college, and I'm unclear on how my GPA will be affected. Does my GPA reset at the new college, or do my current grades transfer over? Any insights would be helpful!

While the specifics can vary between schools, generally, when you transfer to a new college, you're starting with a clean slate in terms of your GPA. This means that your GPA from your previous institution won't directly transfer to your new college.

However, the grades from classes you took at your old college remain on your academic transcript and they are often considered during the transfer admission process. So, your previous GPA isn't completely discarded, it can still influence your transcript and potentially your admission into your new college as part of your overall academic profile.

At the new college, your GPA will be calculated based on the courses you take there. But remember, if you're applying to graduate school or a job that looks at transcripts, they're likely to evaluate all your previous academic performance, not just the GPA at your latest school. For example, a potential employer might look at courses applicable to your field even if they didn't count towards your new GPA.

If you're concerned about how a transfer might affect your GPA, or have specific questions about the policies at your prospective transfer schools, reaching out to an academic advisor at your current institution or at the potential transfer institution can be helpful. They can provide advice that will be specific to your situation.