There are 3 different types of GPAs at Thompson Rivers University:

1. Institutional GPA – This is a calculation of grades for all courses taken at TRU. It is the only GPA that shows on a student’s official TRU transcript and is considered the most important GPA.
2. Transfer GPA – This is a calculation of grades from transfer courses that have been assessed (except for block transfers). The transfer GPA includes all transfer course grades whether they have been used in your program or not. The transfer GPA does not show on your official transcript and is only seen on your unofficial transcript in myTRU.
3. Program GPA – This GPA only shows on a student’s TRU program plan (Degree Works) and is a calculation of all the graded courses used in a student’s program. It is usually based on a combination of TRU and transfer course grades. The program GPA is used to determine whether a student graduates with distinction.

See Grade Point Average for more information.