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Dalhousie University GPA Calculator

Calculate your exact scores using the official 4.3 GPA Scale / Letter Grades / Percentage grading system.

Calculate Your Dalhousie University Score

Calculate Your Dalhousie University GPA

Cumulative GPA

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Based on 0 credit pts

Course Name
Mark (%)
Grade
Credits

Official Grading Scale

Dalhousie University uses a 4.3 GPA Scale / Letter Grades / Percentage.

Dalhousie uses a 4.3 GPA scale: A+ (90–100%) = 4.3, A (85–89%) = 4.0, A– (80–84%) = 3.7, B+ (77–79%) = 3.3, B (73–76%) = 3.0, B– (70–72%) = 2.7, C+ (65–69%) = 2.3, C (60–64%) = 2.0, C– (55–59%) = 1.7, D (50–54%) = 1.0, F (0–49%) = 0.0. GPA is the credit-weighted average. Dalhousie is the leading university in Atlantic Canada.

How it is calculated

GPA = (Total Grade Points Earned) / Total Credits Attempted

Honors & Classifications

To graduate with honors or high classifications at Dalhousie University, you typically need to hit these thresholds:

  • First Class Honours3.7+ / 80%+
  • Honours3.0+ / 70%+
  • DistinctionVaries

Dalhousie University Admission Requirements

Average Admitted Score

85%+ Average

This is the typical high school / A-Level equivalent of admitted students.

Minimum Transfer Score

3.0+ GPA

Minimum college/university score required to apply as a transfer student.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good GPA at Dalhousie University?
A GPA of 3.5+ (approximately 80–84%+) is considered excellent at Dalhousie. Graduate programs typically require 3.0+ GPA.
What is the minimum passing grade at Dal?
The minimum passing grade is D (50–54% = 1.0 GPA). Below 50% is a Fail (0.0 GPA).
How does Dalhousie's GPA compare to other Atlantic Canadian universities?
Dalhousie is the top-ranked university in Atlantic Canada, and its 4.3 GPA scale is consistent with other Maritime universities. A 3.5 GPA from Dal is highly competitive for graduate programs across Canada.
Is Dalhousie recognised for Law and Medicine?
Yes, Dalhousie's Schulich School of Law and Faculty of Medicine are nationally respected. A strong GPA (3.7+) from Dal is competitive for these programs. ---