Grade Point Average
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
1.0 GRADE POINTS
1.1 The following convention shall be used for converting letter grades to numerical values for the calculation of a students, including the cumulative grade point average, semester/trimester grade point average and annual grade point average:
A+ | 4.5 |
A | 4.0 |
B+ | 3.5 |
B | 3.0 |
C+ | 2.5 |
C | 2.0 |
R | 1.5 |
D or DX | 1.0 |
E or EX | 0 |
1.2 The following final grades shall not be included in the calculation of a GPA:
(a) an Aegrotat pass
(b) a Compassionate pass
(c) a credit transfer
(d) the grades SE, Fail, NC, NV, Pas, S and U
(e) a grade for EL001.
2.0 GRADE POINT AVERAGE
2.1 The GPA shall be the sum of all grade points achieved, divided by the number of courses attempted within a Senate-approved programme. Where a student repeats a course, only the highest grade achieved for that course shall be included in the calculation of the GPA.