Grade Point Average (GPA)

Grade point average (GPA) is the average obtained by dividing the total grade points earned by the total quality hours for which the student has registered for any stated period of time, excluding courses taken on a pass/fail basis, audited courses, preliminary courses, not for credit courses and courses for which the designation I or IP is awarded.

In order to be eligible for the award of a degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences, students shall have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

GPA Marking Scheme

     Grade

GPA or Quality Point

% Range

A+        

4.3

90-100

A          

4.0

80-89

A-         

3.7

75-79

B+        

3.3

70-74

B          

3.0

65-69

B-         

2.7

60-64

C+        

2.3

55-59

            C

2.0

50-54

F1        

1.7

40-49

F2        

1.3

30-39

F3        

0.0

0-29

The transcripts of continuing students will not reflect any changes to existing marks and grades received under previous GPA regulations. These will remain the same as originally awarded and will be maintained as a part of each student’s historical record.