GPA stands for Grade Point Average. Each letter grade is assigned a point value which is called the Grade Point
Camosun Grading Systems
Camosun has two grading systems: the standard 9-point system for most academic, technical and career-based programs, and a competency-based system for skills-based programs. There are also temporary grades that can be assigned for specific circumstances.
Refer to Policy E-1.5 Grading.
Standard grading system
- A = Exceptional achievement
- B+ = Very good achievement
- C+ = Satisfactory achievement
- D = Minimum level of achievement for which credit is granted; a course with a “D” grade cannot be used as a prerequisite
- F = Minimum level has not been achieved
| Percentage | Grade | Grade Point Equivalency |
|---|---|---|
| 90-100 | A+ | 9 |
| 85-89 | A | 8 |
| 80-84 | A- | 7 |
| 77-79 | B+ | 6 |
| 73-76 | B | 5 |
| 70-72 | B- | 4 |
| 65-69 | C+ | 3 |
| 60-64 | C | 2 |
| 50-59 | D | 1 |
| 0-49 | F | 0 |
Competency based grading system
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| COM | The student has met the goals, criteria, or competencies established for this course, practicum or field placement. |
| DST | The student has met and exceeded, above and beyond expectation, the goals, criteria, or competencies established for this course, practicum or field placement. |
| NC | The student has not met the goals, criteria or competencies established for this course, practicum or field placement. |
Calculating your GPA
You can find your unofficial GPA information on myCamosun.
Your transcript of marks will show two different grade point averages:
- Term GPA is the point average of your grades over one semester
- Cumulative GPA is the point average of your grades over all the academic courses you have taken at Camosun
The GPA is calculated by converting each letter grade into Grade Points and then multiplying each grade by the number of course credits.
Here is an example:
| Course | Credit | Letter Grade | Grade Points | Grade Points x Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 3 | A- | 7 | 7*3 = 21 |
| C2 | 3 | B+ | 6 | 6*3 = 18 |
| C3 | 4 | C+ | 3 | 3*4 = 12 |
| C4 | 2 | A | 8 | 8*2 = 16 |
| C5 | 3 | C | 2 | 2*3 = 6 |
| Total | 15 | 73 |
Your GPA is = (GPA*Credit)/Total Credits. In this example, your GPA would be 73/15 or 4.87 GPA.
Official transcripts
Did you know that official transcripts are required for transfer to another college or university?