Graduation Requirement Calculator Formula

Understand the math behind the graduation requirement calculator. Each variable explained with a worked example.

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Formulas Used

Completion Percentage

completion_pct = (credits_completed / total_required) * 100

Credits Remaining

credits_remaining = remaining

Semesters Remaining

semesters_left = ceil(remaining / credits_per_semester)

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
total_requiredTotal Credits Required120
credits_completedCredits Completed75
credits_per_semesterCredits per Semester15
remainingDerived value= total_required - credits_completedcalculated

How It Works

How to Track Graduation Progress

Track completed credits against your degree requirements.

Formula

Completion = (Credits Completed / Total Required) x 100

Semesters Remaining = ceil(Credits Remaining / Credits per Semester)

Most bachelor's degrees require 120 credits. Associate degrees require 60.

Worked Example

120 credits required, 75 completed, taking 15 per semester.

total_required = 120credits_completed = 75credits_per_semester = 15
  1. 01Completion = (75 / 120) x 100 = 62.5%
  2. 02Remaining = 120 - 75 = 45 credits
  3. 03Semesters remaining = ceil(45 / 15) = 3

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