Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

University of Alberta GPA Calculator

Calculate your exact scores using the official 4.0 GPA Scale / Letter Grades / Percentage grading system.

Calculate Your University of Alberta Score

Calculate Your University of Alberta GPA

Cumulative GPA

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Based on 0 credit pts

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Mark (%)
Grade
Credits

Official Grading Scale

University of Alberta uses a 4.0 GPA Scale / Letter Grades / Percentage.

The University of Alberta uses a 4.0 GPA scale: A+ (90–100%) = 4.0, A (86–89%) = 4.0, A– (80–85%) = 3.7, B+ (77–79%) = 3.3, B (74–76%) = 3.0, B– (70–73%) = 2.7, C+ (67–69%) = 2.3, C (64–66%) = 2.0, C– (60–63%) = 1.7, D+ (55–59%) = 1.3, D (50–54%) = 1.0, F (0–49%) = 0.0. GPA is computed as the credit-weighted average of all courses attempted. Since 2003, Alberta has used this four-point letter-grading system.

How it is calculated

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

Honors & Classifications

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

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

University of Alberta 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 University of Alberta?
A GPA of 3.5 or above is considered excellent. For graduate admission at U of A, a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Competitive programs like Medicine and Law typically expect 3.7+ GPA.
What percentage is needed to pass at U of A?
The minimum passing grade is D (50–54% = 1.0 GPA). Graduate students must maintain C+ (2.3 GPA) as a minimum. Below 50% is an F (0.0 GPA).
How does U of A calculate semester GPA?
U of A calculates semester GPA as (sum of grade points × course credits) ÷ total credit hours attempted in that semester. CGPA uses all attempted courses across all semesters.
Does University of Alberta use plus/minus grades?
Yes, U of A uses a full plus/minus grading system (A+, A, A–, B+, B, B–, C+, C, C–, D+, D), giving more granularity than a basic letter grade system. ---