Program-specific passing grades
Conestoga uses one grade scale college-wide, but some programs set a higher passing grade. In those programs, any mark below the program's passing grade is an F. The grade points for passing letters do not change.
- Most courses: 55% (D) to pass.
- Degree, Early Childhood Education, Pre-service Firefighter and Social Services programs: 60% to pass.
- Health Science programs: 65% to pass.
- Apprenticeship programs (excluding Apprenticeship – Diploma programs): 70% to pass.
- Gas Technician courses: 75% to pass.
In the Health Science, Early Childhood Education, Pre-service Firefighter and Social Services programs, Liberal Studies courses and courses whose outline states a different passing grade are exceptions.
Source: Conestoga Grading Appendix A (AA-065 V1), program tables, effective 2024-11-20. — verified Sep 2026
How Conestoga calculates GPA
Each course's grade point is multiplied by its credit value to give quality points. Term GPA and Program GPA equal total quality points divided by total credits. Credits for clinical, work experience and co-op courses may be weighted at less than the actual hours.
The transcript also shows a Term Weighted Average and a Program Weighted Average, both expressed as percentages.
When a course is repeated, every attempt appears on the transcript, but only the most recent grade counts toward the program GPA. If a course is failed and the repeat is also failed, only one failure is used in the GPA.
Pass/Fail courses, ungraded courses, Aegrotat (AG), Audit (AU) and the other transcript notations do not affect GPA.
Source: Conestoga Grading Procedure (last approved 2024-11-20), definitions and sections 1, 5 and 6. — verified Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Conestoga College use?
Where does this Conestoga College grade scale come from?
What is the passing grade at Conestoga College?
For most courses the passing grade is 55% (a D, worth 1.00 grade point). Some programs set a higher pass mark: 60% for degree, Early Childhood Education, Pre-service Firefighter and Social Services programs; 65% for Health Science programs; 70% for Apprenticeship programs; and 75% for Gas Technician courses. A course outline may also state a different passing grade.
Source: Conestoga Grading Appendix A (AA-065 V1), effective 2024-11-20. — verified Sep 2026
