The 4.0 Letter Grading Scale is used for career programs (University Studies, Pre-Hospital and Health, Business, Human Services, Native Arts and Culture, and Technical programs).
Academics for Careers and Education, Pre-Employment Trades, and Apprenticeship Trades programs use a Numeric Grading Scale. The Numeric Scale is based on percentage. Grades are shown by percentage (e.g. 75%).
Additional course grading codes as defined below may be assigned in place of the letter or numeric mark:
"AU" Audit
The grade assigned when a student has attended and participated in a class, but has not been evaluated in any way. A grade of "AU" is not used in calculating a grade point average.
"CR" Advanced Standing Credit
The grade assigned when the course requirements have been completed through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition. "CR" is not an acceptable letter code for university transfer courses. A grade of "CR" is not used in calculating a grade point average.
"IN" Incomplete
A temporary grade assigned when a student fails to finish a course by the course's normal completion date. After 30 days (90 days for practicum courses), "IN" is replaced by the grade earned, or by an "F". A grade of "IN" is not used in calculating a grade point average.
"IP" In Progress
The grade assigned to indicate that the course is not officially over when the transcript is prepared. After the prescribed end date of the program, "IP" is replaced by the grade earned or appropriate code. A grade of "IP" is not used in calculating a grade point average.
"W" Withdrawal
The code used to indicate withdrawals occurring greater than 10%, and up to and including 40% of the course length. A grade of "W" is not used in calculating the grade point average.
"WF" Withdrawal Failure
The code used to indicate withdrawals occurring after 40% of the course length. A grade of "WF" is calculated in a grade point average with a point weighting of zero (0.0).
"P" Pass
In approved courses where a pass/fail grading system is justified, Pass may be used. A grade of "P" is not used in calculating a grade point average.
"F" Failure
In approved courses where a pass/fail grading system is justified, Failure may be used. A grade of "F" is not used in calculating a grade point average.
Student will be informed, in writing, of the specific grading scale(s) used in a program and the progression/passing standards of their program.
Letter Grade Grade Points Description A+ 4.0 A 4.0 Excellent A- 3.7 B+ 3.3 B 3.0 Good B- 2.7 C+ 2.3 C 2.0 Satisfactory C- 1.7 D+ 1.3 D 1.0 Pass F 0.0 FailureEach course is assigned a credit value based on the course hours.
Step 1: Multiply the number of credits by the grade points received for each course.
Step 2: Total the grade point value for each course.
Step 3: Divide the total grade point value by the total number of credits.
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Example |
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Course |
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Grade Points |
x Credits |
= Grade Points |
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ACCT 108 |
B |
3.0 |
3 |
9.00 |
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BUSI 140 |
A- |
3.7 |
1.5 |
5.55 |
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COMA |
F |
0.0 |
1 |
0.0 |
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KEYB 136 |
C |
2.0 |
0.5 |
1.0 |
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TOTAL |
6.00 |
15.55 |
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15.55 = 6.00 |
2.59 GPA |
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This calculation can be done by semester or for the entire academic year (cumulative grade point average). The grade point average calculation is used to determine:
a) eligibility for some awards and scholarships;
b) progression to the next term or year of study;
c) if program honour requirements have been met;
d) if transfer requirements have been met.
