What is Major GPA?

[xdrgnh]

Main Question or Discussion Point

I was a physics major. So when the graduate schools asked for my Major GPA I averaged up the GPA for all of my physics classes, but only my physics classes. Is this acceptable?

 

[HallsofIvy]

Yes, it is. Many schools will list your "major GPA" separate from you overall GPA.

 

[jtbell]

You should include all courses that count towards your major. For a physics major this probably includes a bunch of math courses, at least.

At the college where I work, one of the requirements for graduation is a 2.0 major GPA, so the college calculates it for you.