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Graduate With Distinction Calculator Australia 2026 | Free Tool

Check if you are on track to Graduate with Distinction. Calculate exactly what WAM you need in your remaining subjects to hit the 75% cutoff.

The Distinction Target

You need an overall WAM of 75% to graduate With Distinction.

Enter your current WAM and credits to see if you're on track for Distinction.

What does"Graduate with Distinction" mean?

In Australia, if you achieve a consistently high academic standard throughout your undergraduate degree, your university may award your degree"With Distinction". This special recognition is printed on your official testamur (degree certificate) and transcript.

The 75% Rule

While every university has its own specific policies, the most common threshold to graduate with distinction is a Cumulative WAM of exactly 75.000 or higher. Some universities may also require that you haven't failed any subjects during your degree.

Graduating with distinction makes a fantastic addition to your resume, especially for highly competitive graduate programs (like consulting, investment banking, or top-tier law firms) where academic excellence is heavily scrutinized.

Frequently Asked Questions

A WAM of 65+ (Credit) is considered good, 75+ (Distinction) is very good, and 80+ (High Distinction) is excellent. Graduate employers typically look for 65-70+ depending on the industry.
Australia uses a percentage-based WAM system (0-100) and 7-point GPA scale, compared to the US 4.0 system. An Australian 'Distinction' (75%) is roughly equivalent to a US 3.7 GPA.
Yes, student visa holders (subclass 500) can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semester and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks. Violating this limit can result in visa cancellation.