U of A GPA Calculator
Work out your University of Alberta GPA using U of A's published grade-point values — not the generic 4.0 scale most calculators assume.
| Course | Credit hours | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|
The U of A grading scale
| Grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.00 |
| A | 4.00 |
| A- | 3.70 |
| B+ | 3.30 |
| B | 3.00 |
| B- | 2.70 |
| C+ | 2.30 |
| C | 2.00 |
| C- | 1.70 |
| D+ | 1.30 |
| D | 1.00 |
| F | 0.00 |
What trips U of A students up
- A+ is worth 4.0, exactly the same as an A. Calculators that assume 4.33 for Alberta schools will overstate a U of A GPA.
- There is no D-. D at 1.0 is the lowest passing grade on the undergraduate scale.
- The letter system with four-point equivalents has been in place since September 2003, replacing the earlier nine-point stanine scale — older transcripts may show the previous system.
- The graduate scale differs: it groups C through F together as failure, while the undergraduate scale treats D as a minimal pass.
Scale verified 2026-09-20 against University of Alberta Office of the Registrar — Grading System Explained . Universities revise grading policy — confirm with the registrar before relying on a number for anything that matters.
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated at University of Alberta?
U of A multiplies each course's grade points by its credit hours, adds those up, and divides by total credit hours. What differs from the generic 4.0 scale is the point values themselves — U of A uses A+ = 4.00, A = 4.00, A- = 3.70, B+ = 3.30, and so on.
Does U of A give A+ grades?
Yes, but it carries the same 4 grade points as a straight A. A+ is recognition on the transcript rather than extra grade points, so it cannot lift your GPA above 4.
Does U of A have D- grades?
No. U of A's scale has no D-. That matters because the gap between the grades either side is wider than on a standard scale, so slipping one grade band costs more grade points.
Is this the official U of A GPA?
This calculator uses U of A's published grade-point values, but your official GPA is whatever the registrar records. Repeated courses, transfer credit, pass/fail marks and withdrawals are handled by school-specific policy and are not modelled here — always confirm against your transcript.