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Using UON's Grading Scheme

University of Newcastle, NSW, AU Grading System

Verified against UON’s official grading policy policies.newcastle.edu.au — the grade table below is the one the institution publishes. Verified Aug 2026. How we verify

UON Grading Scale

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Grade GPA Value Marks Range
HD 7.00 85.00 - 100.00
D 6.00 75.00 - 84.00
C 5.00 65.00 - 74.00
P 4.00 50.00 - 64.00
FF 0.00 0.00 - 49.00

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University of Newcastle grading scheme — grade, GPA value and marks range
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How grading works at the University of Newcastle

UON grades coursework (other than Bachelor Honours) on a five-band scale, each band carrying a fixed point on a 0–7 GPA scale:

MarksGradeGPA points
85–100High Distinction (HD)7
75–84Distinction (D)6
65–74Credit (C)5
50–64Pass (P)4
0–49Fail (FF)0

An Ungraded Pass (UP) is awarded in courses marked pass/fail only, with no marks provided; by default it is excluded from your GPA (see below). UON also uses administrative codes that carry no grade point: I (Incomplete), S (Special Consideration), NA (Not Applicable, some Research Higher Degree components), W (Withdrawn), WS (Withdrawn Special Circumstances) and EX (Credit Awarded).

Source: Grading Scales and Administrative Codes, Course Management and Assessment Manual appendix, Oct 2022 — verified Aug 2026

How your UON GPA is calculated

Your Grade Point Average is GPA = Σ(unit value × grade) / Σ unit value, calculated across all completed units in your program (including fail grades) and rounded to one decimal place — a result at or below x.49 rounds down, x.50 or above rounds up. It applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs and courses.

Only units completed at the University of Newcastle count. Units from an external institution (including cross-institutional study or credit) are excluded; units beyond your program's maximum, or extraneous re-enrolments, are excluded; if you pass the same course twice due to an administrative error, the grade from your first completion is used, not the higher mark.

Ungraded Pass (UP) grades are excluded from the GPA by default. They're only included if doing so would advantage you (when your GPA would otherwise be below 4.0), or if more than half of your grades are ungraded passes — and even then, UP is counted at the same value as a Pass (4), not a separate rate.

If you're awarded 'Incomplete' (I) or 'Special Consideration' (S) for a course, your GPA remains uncalculated until a final mark is awarded.

Source: Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation Procedure, Section 4 (Procedure) — verified Aug 2026

Bachelor Honours classification at UON

For End-on Honours degrees, your Honours class is based on your combined percent results across your Honours courses (including the final research component):

  • Class I — 85% or above
  • Class II, Division 1 — 75% to 84%
  • Class II, Division 2 — 65% to 74%
  • Class III — 50% to 64% (End-on Honours only)
  • Fail — 0% to 49%

For Embedded Honours (Honours built into the underlying degree), your class is based on your Weighted Average Mark (WAM) instead:

  • Class I — WAM 77–100
  • Class II, Division 1 — WAM 72–76
  • Class II, Division 2 — WAM 67–71
  • Ungraded — WAM below 67

Source: Grading Scales and Administrative Codes, Sections 2-3 (End-on / Embedded Honours) — verified Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

What grading scheme does University of Newcastle (UON) use?
UON uses a percentage-based grading system on a 0.0–7.0 scale with 5 grade levels: HD = 7.00 (85–100%), D = 6.00 (75–84%), C = 5.00 (65–74%), P = 4.00 (50–64%), FF = 0.00 (0–49%).
Where does this UON grade scale come from?
From UON's official grading policy, published at policies.newcastle.edu.au. The grade table on this page is the one the policy sets out, verified Aug 2026.
What are UON's GPA rules?
Your Grade Point Average is GPA = Σ(unit value × grade) / Σ unit value, calculated across all completed units in your program (including fail grades) and rounded to one decimal place — a result at or below x.49 rounds down, x.50 or above rounds up. It applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs and courses.

Source: Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation Procedure, Section 4 (Procedure) — verified Aug 2026

How are honours and awards decided at UON?
For End-on Honours degrees, your Honours class is based on your combined percent results across your Honours courses (including the final research component): Class I — 85% or above; Class II, Division 1 — 75% to 84%; Class II, Division 2 — 65% to 74%; Class III — 50% to 64% (End-on Honours only); Fail — 0% to 49%.

Source: Grading Scales and Administrative Codes, Sections 2-3 (End-on / Embedded Honours) — verified Aug 2026

How do I convert semester GPA to cumulative GPA at UON?
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 UON 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.

GPAWise is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by University of Newcastle. University names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Grading data is reproduced for reference — always verify with your institution.

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