UH Manoa GPA calculation

How does the University of Hawaii at Manoa calculate an applicant's GPA? I'd like to make sure I'm meeting their requirements when I apply.

The University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH Manoa) does not officially state how they calculate applicants' GPAs, but most universities do so by taking into account all academic coursework completed in grades 9 through 12. To calculate your unweighted GPA, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Assign a grade point value to each of your classes: A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, and F = 0. Add or subtract 0.3 for a plus or minus grade - for example, an A- = 3.7, while a B+ = 3.3

2. Add up the total grade points you've earned in all of your classes taken in grades 9 through 12.

3. Divide the total grade points by the number of courses you've taken.

For example, if you received three A's and two B's in a semester, you would calculate it this way: (4.0 x 3) + (3.0 x 2) = 14 grade points. Then, divide by the number of classes taken (5 in this case). Your unweighted GPA for that semester would be 2.8.

UH Manoa may also consider your weighted GPA, which accounts for the difficulty of your coursework. In that case, you'd typically add a point to each grade earned in an AP or IB class, and half a point to Honor classes.

If you have any questions about how UH Manoa calculates or evaluates GPA, I'd recommend reaching out to their office of admission directly. They're there to help, after all!

Finally, do note that satisfying the minimum GPA requirement does not guarantee admission, as UH Manoa will also review other factors such as your standardized test scores (if submitted), extracurricular activities, and so on for a comprehensive evaluation. However, a strong GPA is definitely an excellent starting point!

Good luck with your application!