List GPA on resume?

I'm an undergrad with a 3.1 GPA in a hard major. However, my GPA is a 3.5 if I exclude two semester during a direct family member terminal illness. I list my current GPA on my resume, but not sure I should include the 3.5 explanation or just wait to explain in an interview. Would prefer to explain in an interview but fear I have little chance at getting one if there is not some sort of explanation for my low GPA.

Also, there is little difference between major GPA and overall cumulative GPA.

Would be great to get some honest thoughts and I appreciate the help.

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Can you retake classes from the two semesters you did badly? I would put a higher GPA than 3.1 then retake as many classes from those two semesters as you can before background checks/transcripts are requested.

 

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