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How McMaster University calculates GPA

McMaster University (Ontario) calculates GPA as a credit-weighted average: multiply each course's grade points by its credits, add them up, and divide by total credits. The detail that matters is the grade scale.

The McMaster grade scale — what makes it specific

A+ rule: McMaster uses a 12-point scale: A+ = 12, A = 11, A- = 10, B+ = 9 ... D- = 1, F = 0. The maximum GPA is 12, not 4.

Failing grade: McMaster University uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).

Repeated courses & grade replacement

Repeated-course and academic-standing rules are set by McMaster's faculties; confirm with your faculty office.

Academic standing

Good-standing and Dean's Honour List thresholds are set on the 12-point scale by each faculty.

Good to know

McMaster's defining feature is the 12-point scale (A+ = 12 down to F = 0), not the usual 4.0. A GPA of 12 is a perfect average. Note: McMaster's official transcript does not actually display a cumulative GPA, so students often calculate their own from the 12-point table. To compare with US 4.0 schools, a rough mapping is 12 ≈ 4.0, 11 ≈ 3.9, 10 ≈ 3.7 — but for applications, provide the transcript with its scale legend.

Need to plan ahead? Use the target GPA planner to find the grades you need, or the final grade calculator for a single class. International student? See CGPA to US GPA (WES).