Is listing two GPAs too tacky?

I am in a Masters program (non-MBA) and my dad passed away my first semester and unfortunately, my GPA slipped severely too. My second semester, I got a 3.8, and I plan on taking another full load for my final semester this fall to hopefully at least get up to a 3.5. Does this look too tacky under my GPA section?

"GPA: 3.8/4.0 Last Semester, 3.2/4.0 Cumulative"

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OP: I believe that what you're proposing is fine. I myself did something similar; I had done poorly academically my first year due to sports and as a result had a pretty unremarkable freshman year GPA. I did well subsequently after that and listed two GPAs to reflect that. Multiple people I networked with remarked how they thought it was a good idea. I wouldn't try to explain it in a cover letter; it'll take up valuable space and make you sound like you're apologizing for it. Besides, cover letters rarely get read.

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