RP Module Grading System
For the Module Grade, each grade is associated with a description and a Grade Point (GP): DIST (Grade Point 4.0) — Excellent, awarded to top performers (a student must obtain a grade of 'A' for the module and be in the top 5% of the cohort taking that module; with effect from AY2013 Semester 1 onwards, the student's final Understanding Test marks are also taken into consideration; generally awarded to no more than 50% of the students with an 'A' grade for that module). A (4.0) — Excellent. B+ (3.5) — Very Good. B (3.0) — Very Good. C+ (2.5) — Good. C (2.0) — Good. D+ (1.5) — Pass. D (1.0) — Pass. F (0.0) — Fail.
The award of the module 'Distinction' grade (labelled 'DIST' on the transcript) was implemented with effect from AY2012 and is not applied retrospectively.
A student who fails a module is required to repeat it. Module grades for all attempts are reflected in the academic transcript. For modules repeated from AY2011 Semester 1 onwards, the Grade Point of all attempts is used in the computation of cumulative Grade Point Average.
Source:
RP Student Handbook 'Assessment Regulations' (rev. 16 Apr 2013). ARCHIVED: Wayback snapshot 2013-05-29; page now gated behind SSO. (archived copy) — verified Aug 2026
Grade Point Average and Retaken Modules
Module grades for all attempts of a module are reflected in the transcript. For modules that are repeated from AY2011 Semester 1 onwards, the Grade Point of all attempts is used in the computation of cumulative Grade Point Average — i.e. a retake does not erase the earlier attempt's grade point from the cGPA calculation; all attempts' grade points are used.
Source:
RP Student Handbook 'Assessment Regulations', clauses 2.1.6 and 6.4. ARCHIVED: Wayback snapshot 2013-05-29. (archived copy) — verified Aug 2026
Graduation Criteria
To graduate with a diploma, a student must complete and obtain at least a 'Pass' grade for all the modules that fulfill the specific requirements stipulated in the Graduation Criteria of the diploma enrolled for. In particular, the student must complete: a prescribed set and number of General, Discipline, Specialisation, Elective and Freely-Chosen Modules; the Character and Citizenship Education module; and one or a specified combination of the following: Professional Profiling module, Portfolio Development module, Project module(s), Industry Immersion Programme module.
Source:
RP Student Handbook 'Assessment Regulations', clause 3.1. ARCHIVED: Wayback snapshot 2013-05-29. (archived copy) — verified Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
What grading scheme does Republic Polytechnic (RP) use?
RP uses a letter-grade grading system on a 0.0–4.0 scale with 9 grade levels: A = 4.00, DIST = 4.00, B+ = 3.50, B = 3.00, C+ = 2.50, C = 2.00, D+ = 1.50, D = 1.00, F = 0.00.
Where does this RP grade scale come from?
From RP's official grading policy, from an archived copy at web.archive.org. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Aug 2026.
How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at RP?
Your cumulative GPA is the credit-weighted average of your semester GPAs across every semester: (semester GPA₁ × credits₁ + … + semester GPAₙ × creditsₙ) ÷ (credits₁ + … + creditsₙ). Save each semester to the tracker on this page, by course or as a quick semester GPA + credits entry, and it works out your cumulative GPA on every save, edit and delete.
Is this RP GPA calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. GPAWise is free, with no signup, and your courses and saved semesters stay in your browser: nothing is sent to our servers. "Clear all tracker data" on the tracker wipes them at any time.
