U of A GPA Calculator
Your courses
Enter each course's units of course weight and your grade. Grade points follow U of A's Undergraduate letter grades (4-point).
| Course (optional) | Units of course weight | Grade | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
How your result is calculated
- The calendar sets no university-wide percentage ranges: grades reflect a combination of absolute achievement and relative performance in a class, and must match the descriptor.
- GPA = total grade points earned ÷ total units of course weight attempted; grade points = grade point value × units of course weight. A normal course carries 3.0 units.
- The GPA for any period is based on the final grades, including failing grades, in all courses taken during that period.
- W (withdrew), CR and NC are not included in any GPA. IN5 counts as 0.00. A reexamination or deferred examination mark replaces the original final examination mark.
- When a deferred, incomplete or missing grade is outstanding, the GPA is not computed until the final grade is reported.
- Any GPA is rounded to the nearest decimal place using standard rounding rules (up when the first non-significant digit is 5 or more).
- A passed course may not normally be repeated, and a failed course may be re-registered only once, unless the Dean (or designate) allows it.
- Faculties use different averages for standing (Fall/Winter, Term, Promotion and Graduation GPAs); the Faculty of Arts uses a cumulative Faculty GPA (FGPA).
Sources: University of Alberta, Academic Regulations - University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027 (retrieved 2 Oct 2026); University of Alberta, Registration - University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027 (retrieved 2 Oct 2026). Checked against the document on 2 Oct 2026.
| Grade | Grade point | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4 | Excellent |
| A | 4 | Excellent |
| A- | 3.7 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.3 | Good |
| B | 3 | Good |
| B- | 2.7 | Good |
| C+ | 2.3 | Satisfactory |
| C | 2 | Satisfactory |
| C- | 1.7 | Satisfactory |
| D+ | 1.3 | Poor |
| D | 1 | Minimal Pass |
| F | 0 | Failure |
| F4 | 0 | Failure; eligible to apply for a reexamination |
| CR | Not in GPA | completed requirements, no grade point value assigned |
| NC | Not in GPA | failure, no grade point value assigned |
| W | Not in GPA | withdrew with permission |
| AE | Not in GPA | aegrotat standing |
| AU | Not in GPA | registered as an auditor |
| EX | Not in GPA | exempt |
Course grades obtained by undergraduate students at the University of Alberta (University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027).
Sources: University of Alberta, Academic Regulations - University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027 (retrieved 2 Oct 2026); University of Alberta, Registration - University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027 (retrieved 2 Oct 2026). Checked against the document on 2 Oct 2026.
Questions
How is U of A Term GPA calculated?
Term GPA is the average of your grade points weighted by units of course weight: multiply each course's units of course weight by the grade point for your grade, add these up, and divide by the total units of course weight. Under Undergraduate letter grades (4-point), A+ carries 4 grade points on a 4-point scale.
How is U of A Cumulative GPA calculated?
Cumulative GPA is the average of the grade points of all courses taken so far, weighted by units of course weight.
Is OpenCGPA an official U of A calculator?
No. OpenCGPA is independent and not affiliated with University of Alberta. It applies the rules published in U of A's own documents, linked on this page. Your official result is the one on your grade card.