

Total points for the Term are the sum of all course points earned in a given term. The Term Grade Point Average is calculated by dividing the total points for the term by the Term GPA units. Course Points may not display on the transcript but they are captured behind the scenes and used in GPA calculations. If your final grade is a non-numeric grade, the course points will be ‘0’ and those points will not be factored in the GPA term or cumulative calculations. For example, if you received a B+ in a 3 unit course, the course points = 3*9 = 27 points. Course pointsĬourse points are calculated by multiplying the number of course units by the grade point value of your final grade in the course. A course unit normally consists of one lecture hour per week per term or one laboratory period of not less than two and not more than three hours per week per term. Value, level, and time requirements of a course are assessed by the Course Units. The Undergraduate Grading system is also listed in the table for easy reference. The corresponding grade point values are listed in the Academic Calendar. You are assigned a letter grade in each course. Grade point values range from 12 (an A+) to 0 (an F). Term Grade Point Average (Term GPA) is a weighted average based on the grades obtained in courses taken in a given term within the same career at McMaster University. More information about repeating courses can be found in the General Academic Regulations of the Undergraduate Calendar. Previous attempts of repeated courses taken after September 1, 2018.Courses that you passed and in which you have earned a non-numeric grade i.e.Courses that are deemed “Extra” to your degree requirements at McMaster University.Courses you have taken at another university (Transferred Credit).Courses that are not included in the GPA calculation are:

Prior to September 1, 2018 the grades from all attempts (including failed attempts) are included in the GPA calculation. GPA is the weighted average based on the grades obtained in all courses taken.
