How To Easily Calculate Your CGPA and GPA!

Are you a student at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) or any university in Ghana wondering how GPA and CGPA are calculated?
You’re not alone — and this detailed video breaks it all down clearly, with real examples from the UCC grading system, step-by-step explanations, and all the formulas you need to finally understand your academic standing.

In this video by UCC NEWS HUB, we help UCC students and university students across Ghana and beyond understand how to calculate their Grade Point Average (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with ease.

🎓 What You’ll Learn:
What is GPA & CGPA?

The official UCC grading scale

The difference between GPA and CGPA

Step-by-step calculation using real course examples

Tips to improve your GPA and keep track of your academic progress

🏫 Applies to Many Universities in Ghana:
Although this video uses UCC as a guide, the method applies to other Ghanaian universities like:

University of Ghana – Legon (UG)

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)

University for Development Studies (UDS)

University of Education, Winneba (UEW)

University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS)

And many other public and private universities in Ghana and West Africa

📊 Why GPA/CGPA Matters
Your GPA and CGPA affect:

Academic standing

Graduation eligibility

Scholarship applications

Job prospects

International applications

Understanding how it's calculated can help you take control of your academic journey and avoid surprises during graduation checks or transcript requests.

GPA & CGPA Formula Used:
GPA = (Total Grade Points Earned in the Semester) ÷ (Total Credit Hours for the Semester)
CGPA = (Total Grade Points for All Semesters) ÷ (Total Credit Hours for All Semesters)

We also explain the meaning of grade points like A = 4.0, B+ = 3.5, etc., based on the official UCC grading policy.

💡 Bonus Tips in This Video:
What GPA is considered First Class in UCC?

What to do if your CGPA is dropping

Academic probation and withdrawal policies

Recommended GPA tracking apps & tools

🌍 This Video is for:
Freshers (Level 100 students at UCC)

Continuing students in Ghanaian universities

International students applying to Ghana

SHS graduates preparing for university

Study abroad applicants needing to convert GPA

📩 For questions, comments, or help with your personal GPA/CGPA, leave a comment below! We’ll respond.
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