How the University of Toronto calculates GPA

The University of Toronto computes GPA as a credit-weighted average on a 4.0 scale. The detail that surprises people is that A+ is not boosted above 4.0.

How the average is built

Multiply each course's grade points by its credit weight, add up those products, and divide by total credits. A full-year course carries more weight than a half course, so heavier courses move your GPA more.

The U of T grade scale

Both A+ (90–100%) and A (85–89%) are worth 4.0, A− (80–84%) is 3.7, B+ (77–79%) is 3.3, and so on down to F (0.0). Because A+ caps at 4.0, the maximum GPA is 4.0 — unlike UBC's 4.33.

Faculty rules vary

Repeat, late-withdrawal, and Credit/No-Credit rules are set by each U of T faculty (Arts & Science, Engineering, and so on), so confirm details with your faculty registrar. The Dean's List threshold is commonly a GPA of 3.5, though exact criteria differ.

Try it

Enter your courses and grades in the U of T GPA calculator to see your credit-weighted average, then use the target GPA planner to work out what you need next term.

Key takeaways

• U of T uses a 4.0 scale; A+ and A both equal 4.0, so 4.0 is the maximum.
• GPA is credit-weighted — heavier courses count more.
• Percentage cutoffs: A+ 90–100, A 85–89, A− 80–84.
• Repeat and standing rules vary by faculty — check your registrar.