How is GPA calculated at York University?

York University calculates Grade Point Average (GPA) on an official 9-point scale. Each letter grade is assigned a grade point value between 0.00 and 9.00 (e.g., A+ = 9, A = 8, B+ = 7, B = 6, C+ = 5, C = 4, D+ = 3, D = 2, E = 1, F = 0). Quality points for each course are calculated by multiplying the grade point by the course credit weight (typically 3.00, 6.00, or 9.00 credits). The sum of all quality points is then divided by the total number of graded credits attempted.

What is the passing grade at York University?

The minimum passing grade in undergraduate courses at York University is a D (Grade Point 2.00, 50–54%). Grades of E (Grade Point 1.00, 40–49%) and F (Grade Point 0.00, 0–39%) are failing grades and do not grant academic credit toward degree requirements.

What is the difference between an E and an F grade at York?

Unlike most universities that have only one failing grade, York University distinguishes between an 'E' (Marginally Failing, 40–49%, worth 1 quality point per credit) and an 'F' (Failing, 0–39%, worth 0 quality points). While neither grade earns academic credit toward your degree, an E contributes 1.0 grade point per credit to your GPA calculation, which results in a slightly higher CGPA than an F.

What GPA do I need to stay in an Honours program at YorkU?

Under York University Senate academic policy, undergraduate students must maintain a minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 5.00 (a C+ average) to remain eligible for, continue in, and graduate from a 120-credit Honours program (including Specialized Honours, Honours Major, and Honours Double Major). If your CGPA falls between 4.00 and 4.99 after completing 24 or more credits, you are placed on Honours Warning and may be transitioned into a 90-credit general Bachelor's degree.

How do I convert my York University 9.0 GPA to a 4.0 scale for OMSAS?

The Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS) classifies York University under 'Scale 9' in its official Undergraduate Grade Conversion Table. You cannot convert your cumulative GPA directly. Instead, OMSAS converts each individual course letter grade to a 4.0 equivalent: A+ = 4.0, A = 3.8, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, D+ = 1.3, D = 1.0, and E/F = 0.0. The weighted sum of these converted grades is then divided by your total course credits.

What are the requirements for the Dean's Honour Roll at York?

To qualify for the Dean's Honour Roll, undergraduate students must achieve a Sessional GPA (SGPA) of 7.50 (B+) or higher on a minimum course load. In most faculties (such as LA&PS, Science, and Health), students must complete at least 24.00 credits in the Fall/Winter academic session (or at least 12.00 credits in the Summer session). Students achieving a sessional GPA of 8.00 or higher may also earn Dean's Honour Roll with Distinction.

What happens if I repeat a course at York University?

Under York University's Course Repeat Policy, students may repeat a passed or failed course for academic credit. When a course is repeated, the grade earned on the second attempt becomes the official grade used in the Cumulative GPA (CGPA) calculation, superseding the first grade even if the first grade was higher. Both attempts remain visible on the official transcript, but the earlier attempt is coded with 'NCR' (No Credit Retained) and excluded from the CGPA.

What CGPA is required to graduate with Summa Cum Laude at York?

Graduation honours at York University convocation recognize cumulative academic excellence over 120 credits: Summa cum laude requires a minimum CGPA of 8.00 (A average); Magna cum laude requires a CGPA of 7.80 to 7.99; and Cum laude requires a CGPA of 7.50 to 7.79. Specific faculty awards (such as the Member of the Dean's Honour Roll with Distinction) are also awarded to graduating students with top-tier standing.

York University Academic Tools

York University GPA Calculator (YorkU 9.0 Scale & OMSAS 4.0)

Calculate your exact York University sessional (SGPA) and cumulative (CGPA) grade point average on the official 9-point scale. Convert your grades to OMSAS 4.0 for Ontario medical school applications, check academic standing and Dean's Honour Roll eligibility, and use the What-If planner to hit your target GPA.

Official York University 9-Point Scale

YorkU Sessional & Cumulative GPA Calculator

Supports 9.0 York scale, OMSAS 4.0 conversion, sessional course lists, and target What-If planning.

Select Your York Faculty / Program

Quick Course Load Presets

Include Previous Cumulative GPA (CGPA)

Combine past terms

Current Term Courses(5 courses)

Set all:

Pts24.0

Pts21.0

Pts27.0

Pts18.0

Pts24.0

Academic Standing & GPA

Sessional GPA (SGPA)Letter: A

7.60/ 9.00

OMSAS 4.0 (Med)

3.58/ 4.00

Scale 9 mapping

Standard 4.0 Scale

3.66/ 4.00

US / Grad school

Term Credits Attempted15.0 cr

Term Credits Earned15.0 cr

Quality Points114.0

Standing Status

Dean's Honour Roll / Cum Laude Track

Eligible for Faculty Dean's Honour Roll. On track for Cum Laude honours at convocation.

Key York University GPA Benchmarks

• 8.00+ (A): Summa Cum Laude / Dean's Honour Roll with Distinction

• 7.50+ (B+): Dean's Honour Roll / Cum Laude

• 5.00+ (C+): Minimum requirement to continue & graduate in Honours

• 4.00+ (C): Minimum requirement for 90-credit Bachelor degree

Official York University 9-Point Grading Scale & Conversions

York University (Toronto, Ontario) utilizes a unique 9-point grading system for all undergraduate faculties, including the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LA&PS), Lassonde School of Engineering, Schulich School of Business, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Health, and Glendon College. Unlike standard 4.0 GPA institutions, an "A" at York is worth 8 points and an "A+" is worth 9 points.

Letter Grade	Grade Point (9.0)	Percent Guideline	Official Description	OMSAS 4.0 (Med)	Standard 4.0
A+	9.0	90–100%	Exceptional	4.0	4.0
A	8.0	80–89%	Excellent	3.8	4.0
B+	7.0	75–79%	Very Good	3.3	3.3
B	6.0	70–74%	Good	3.0	3.0
C+	5.0	65–69%	Competent	2.3	2.3
C	4.0	60–64%	Fairly Competent	2.0	2.0
D+	3.0	55–59%	Passing	1.3	1.3
D	2.0	50–54%	Marginally Passing	1.0	1.0
E	1.0	40–49%	Marginally Failing	0.0	0.0
F	0.0	0–39%	Failing	0.0	0.0
P	—	Credit	Pass (Credit Only)	—	—
W	—	Withdrawn	Withdrawn Course	—	—

How York University Calculates SGPA and CGPA

Your Grade Point Average at York University is a credit-weighted average. It is computed in three primary steps:

Step 1

Calculate Quality Points

Multiply each course's credit weight by the grade point earned. For example, an A (8.0 pts) in a 3.00-credit course equals 24.0 quality points. A B+ (7.0 pts) in a 6.00-credit course equals 42.0 quality points.

Step 2

Sum Quality Points

Add together all quality points earned across every course taken during the session (for SGPA) or your entire academic degree (for CGPA).

Step 3

Divide by Total Credits

Divide the total quality points by the total number of graded credits attempted. Failed courses (E and F) are included in the denominator.

GPA = (Quality Points) / (Total Graded Credits Attempted)

Academic Standing Rules & Honours Requirements

York University Senate maintains strict performance checkpoints that determine your academic progression at convocation and after each academic session:

Honours Degree Standing (5.00+ CGPA)

To continue in and graduate from any 120-credit Honours program (Honours BA, Honours BSc, Honours BCom, Specialized Honours), students must maintain a minimum Cumulative GPA of 5.00 (C+ average). Certain professional programs, such as Schulich BBA (which requires a 5.50 or 6.00 average in core courses) or Lassonde Engineering (5.00 minimum in core math/computing), enforce higher benchmarks.

90-Credit Bachelor Degree Standing (4.00 – 4.99 CGPA)

If your CGPA falls below 5.00 after attempting 24 or more credits, you receive an Honours Warning and are typically transferred to the 90-credit general Bachelor degree stream, which requires a minimum 4.00 (C average) to graduate. You can petition to re-enter Honours once your CGPA rises back to 5.00.

Academic Warning & Debarment Risk (< 4.00 CGPA)

A cumulative GPA below 4.00 places students on Academic Warning. Students on warning must achieve a sessional GPA of at least 5.00 on their next session of courses; failure to do so results in Required Withdrawal (RTW) for 12 months or academic debarment for 24 months.

Dean's Honour Roll & Latin Graduation Honours

York University recognizes exceptional academic achievement through sessional awards and Latin honours at convocation:

8.00+ CGPASumma cum laudeFirst Class with Distinction / Straight A Average

7.80 – 7.99Magna cum laudeHigh Honours Standing

7.50 – 7.79Cum laudeDean's Honour Roll Threshold (24+ credits)

Converting York 9.0 GPA to OMSAS 4.0 for Medical School

If you are applying to Ontario medical schools (University of Toronto, McMaster, Western, Ottawa, Queen's, NOSM) via OMSAS, you cannot take your York 9.0 CGPA and divide it by 2.25. Doing so produces an inaccurate result.

OMSAS places York University under Scale 9 in the official OUAC Undergraduate Grade Conversion Table. Under Scale 9:

A+ (90–100%): 4.00 on OMSAS scale
A (80–89%): 3.80 on OMSAS scale
B+ (75–79%): 3.30 on OMSAS scale
B (70–74%): 3.00 on OMSAS scale
C+ (65–69%): 2.30 on OMSAS scale
C (60–64%): 2.00 on OMSAS scale
D+ (55–59%): 1.30 on OMSAS scale
D (50–54%): 1.00 on OMSAS scale
E or F (< 50%): 0.00 on OMSAS scale

*Notice that an A at York converts to 3.80 on OMSAS, while an A+ converts to 4.00. That means maintaining A+ grades is vital for competitive Ontario medical school applications.

York University Course Repeat Policy (Grade Forgiveness)

Under York University Senate regulations, students may repeat a course once (or more with faculty permission). Crucially, the grade earned in the second attempt replaces the earlier grade in your Cumulative GPA, even if the second attempt yields a lower mark.

While both attempts remain permanently recorded on your official transcript, the first attempt is designated with NCR (No Credit Retained) and excluded from your credit total and CGPA. This policy offers a powerful way to repair an early transcript if you struggled during your first year.

Frequently Asked Questions About York University GPA

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