Alberta University of the Arts (AUArts) GPA Calculator

AUArts uses a letter-grade system. Faculty assign letter grades according to the grading mode approved for the course ("Normal – Letter grade"). Each letter grade carries a grade point on a 0.00–4.00 scale: A+ and A both equal 4.00, A− 3.67, B+ 3.33, B 3.00, B− 2.67, C+ 2.33, C 2.00, C− 1.67, D 1.00, and F 0.00. The Normal Letter Grade Legend also prints a reference percentage band alongside each letter (A+ 95–100%, A 90–94%, A− 85–89%, B+ 80–84%, B 75–79%, B− 70–74%, C+ 65–69%, C 60–64%, C− 55–59%, D 50–54%, F below 50%).

Pass/No Pass and Pass/Fail Grading Modes

Some approved courses use a Pass (P)/No Pass (NP) or Pass (P)/Fail (F) grading mode instead of letter grades. A P grade earns credit but is not included in GPA calculation. An NP grade earns no credit and is not included in GPA calculation. In the Pass/Fail mode, an F grade earns no credit and is included in GPA calculation.

Semester GPA is calculated as Semester Grade Points (QPts) divided by Semester Credits (GPA-Hrs). Cumulative GPA is calculated as Cumulative Grade Points divided by Cumulative Credits. GPA is displayed out of 4.00 to the second decimal place, and is truncated (not rounded up or down) at two decimal places.

Repeated Courses

When a student repeats a course, only the attempt with the highest grade is used in the student's cumulative GPA calculation.

A student must obtain a minimum term GPA of 2.00 to remain in good academic standing. A student who obtains a term GPA under 2.00 is placed on Academic Probation for the next term, and may be capped in the number of credits they can register for. To return to good standing, a probationary student must obtain a term GPA of at least 2.00 in the probationary term. A probationary student who fails to reach a term GPA of at least 2.00 is assigned Academic Withdrawal (noted on the academic transcript), must withdraw from the University, and is ineligible for readmission for a minimum of 12 months.

To graduate, a student must have a minimum cumulative program GPA of 2.0, meet the university's residency requirement, and complete a minimum of 60 credits at AUArts, including the last 15 credits completed.

A student who completes a minimum of 12 credits in a term and obtains a minimum term GPA of 3.67 is placed on the President's Honour Roll, with a notation appearing on the student's academic transcript.

Graduating With Distinction

An undergraduate student who, besides meeting all academic program requirements, has also attained a cumulative GPA of 3.67 will have a "With Distinction" notation appear on their academic transcript, along with the graduation notation on their parchment.

Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (60%) or better are considered for transfer credit. A Pass (P) grade in a credit course is assessed as a "C" grade for purposes of transfer assessment. Advanced Placement (AP) coursework transfers with grades of "4" or higher; International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework transfers with grades of "5" or higher.