Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia (campuses in Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine, Palmerston)
Charles Darwin University (CDU) GPA Calculator
Calculate your exact scores using the official 7-Point GPA Scale / WAM / Percentage (0–100%) grading system.
Calculate Your Charles Darwin University (CDU) Score
Calculate Your Charles Darwin University (CDU) GPA & WAM
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Official Grading Scale
Charles Darwin University (CDU) uses a 7-Point GPA Scale / WAM / Percentage (0–100%).
Charles Darwin University uses a 7-point GPA scale: HD (80–100%) = 7.0, D (70–79%) = 6.0, C (60–69%) = 5.0, P (50–59%) = 4.0, and F (0–49%) = 0.0. Note: CDU uses lower grade thresholds (HD = 80%), reflecting its focus on accessible education. GPA is calculated as a credit-weighted average of all units completed. CDU also tracks WAM for Honours and postgraduate program entry. CDU is the Northern Territory's only university and is known for Indigenous education, tropical sustainability, and engineering programs.
How it is calculated
WAM = (Σ Module Mark × Credit Points) / Total Credit Points
Honors & Classifications
To graduate with honors or high classifications at Charles Darwin University (CDU), you typically need to hit these thresholds:
- High Distinction (HD)85%+
- Distinction (D)75%+
- Credit (C)65%+
- Pass (P)50%+
Charles Darwin University (CDU) Admission Requirements
Average Admitted Score
ATAR 85+ / WAM 70+
This is the typical high school / A-Level equivalent of admitted students.
Minimum Transfer Score
WAM 65+
Minimum college/university score required to apply as a transfer student.
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA do I need for CDU Honours?
Most Honours programs at CDU require a minimum GPA of 5.0 (Credit average, WAM 60+). CDU provides strong support for regional and Indigenous students pursuing Honours-level research.
What is the minimum pass at Charles Darwin University?
The minimum pass is 50% (P grade = 4.0 GPA). Below 50% is a fail and does not count toward your degree. CDU's inclusive approach provides additional student support for those at risk of academic failure.
What is CDU's role in Indigenous education?
CDU plays a critical national role in Indigenous higher education, with dedicated support services, culturally appropriate programs, and strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Northern Territory. It has the highest proportion of Indigenous students of any Australian university.
What is CDU known for academically?
CDU is known for Indigenous Studies, Tropical Sustainability Science, Engineering Technology, Education, Nursing, and Social Work. Its unique location in the tropical Northern Territory provides distinctive research and fieldwork opportunities in tropical ecology, mining engineering, and Indigenous community health.
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