Some universities report GPA per semester, others per academic year — the underlying calculation is identical, just applied over a different time window.
Semester GPA
Calculated from just the subjects taken in a single term, weighted by credit hours. This is the most granular view of academic performance, useful for spotting term-to-term trends.
Yearly GPA
Combines both (or all) semesters within an academic year into one weighted average — mathematically identical to calculating a mini-CGPA for just that year, using the same credit-weighting formula.
Why the Distinction Matters
Some scholarships and academic standing policies are evaluated annually rather than per semester — meaning a rough first semester followed by a strong second semester might still produce a perfectly acceptable yearly GPA, even though the first semester alone looked concerning.
Conclusion
Whether you need a single semester's GPA or a combined yearly figure, our free GPA & CGPA Calculator handles both — just add the semesters you want combined.