How does college GPA work?

Question

How does the GPA work? I have 2 classes on my transcript that I got D's in... but I retook them and got an A in both. Does that automatically cancel the D out? Will the D always show up on my transcript?

Answer 1

How colleges handle this varies from school to school.  Some average the courses, others cancel the lower grade out.  Talk to an academic advisor at your school.  (college prof)

Answer 2

The A will replace the D in your GPA, but the D stays on your transcript.  The transcript goes by semester - which courses you took and your grade.  Even if you retake it, it doesn't change your transcript from a previous semester.