Laurentian University
GPA Calculator
Calculate your Laurentian University GPA using the official 0–10 grading scale (A+ to F), then convert to percentage with the university's official Percentage = (GPA × 5) + 42.5 formula.
Laurentian University & the 0–10 Grading System
Approved by the Laurentian Senate (October 2012) and effective September 2014, Laurentian University (a bilingual institution in Sudbury, Ontario) moved from a 0–100% scale to a 0–10 grading scale. Each course appears as a letter grade on the transcript, with a corresponding grade point from 0 to 10.
Laurentian University GPA Calculator
Add each course with its Laurentian letter grade and credit value. Works for all Laurentian programmes using the 0–10 grading scale (courses after August 2014).
Add Your Courses
Uses Laurentian's 0–10 scale: A+, A, A−, B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, E, F.
| Course | Grade | Credits | Actions |
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How to use the CGPA Calculator
- Enter your semester name or number (e.g. Semester 1, 1st, First).
- Enter the SGPA for that semester.
- Enter the total credits earned in that semester.
- Click “Add Semester”, then repeat for every completed semester.
- Click “Calculate CGPA” to see your cumulative result.
Although CGPA is normally awarded at the end of the programme, you can use this tool any time to see your current or running CGPA based on the semesters you've completed so far.
Laurentian University GPA Formula
Per the official Laurentian University grading scheme and academic regulations.
📝 Worked Example
A Laurentian University student has completed 5 courses with the following grades:
| Course | Credits | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 6 | A+ | 10 | 6 × 10 = 60 |
| Course 2 | 6 | B+ | 7 | 6 × 7 = 42 |
| Course 3 | 3 | B | 6 | 3 × 6 = 18 |
| Course 4 | 3 | C+ | 5 | 3 × 5 = 15 |
| Course 5 | 6 | C | 4 | 6 × 4 = 24 |
| Total | 24 | — | — | 159 |
Plugging into the formula:
And the percentage equivalent:
Laurentian GPA to Percentage
The official Laurentian conversion: Percentage = (GPA × 5) + 42.5.
LU Percentage Converter
Enter any GPA between 0 and 10.
Note: Laurentian University states that because the letter grades are non-linear with respect to the percentage scale, the conversion at the extremes (GPA of 0 to 1, or GPA of 10) will not give an accurate percentage. Use (GPA × 5) + 42.5 as the official approximation for the mid-range.
Official Laurentian Grading Scale
Per the Laurentian University grading scheme — the 0–10 scale, effective September 2014.
📘 Laurentian Letter Grades & Grade Points
0–10 grading scheme used for courses completed after August 2014
| Percentage | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | A+ | 10 | Exceptional |
| 85 – 89 | A | 9 | Outstanding |
| 80 – 84 | A− | 8 | Excellent |
| 75 – 79 | B+ | 7 | Very Good |
| 70 – 74 | B | 6 | Good |
| 65 – 69 | C+ | 5 | Satisfactory |
| 60 – 64 | C | 4 | Adequate |
| 55 – 59 | D+ | 3 | Passable |
| 50 – 54 | D | 2 | Marginal |
| 40 – 49 | E | 1 | Failure |
| 0 – 39 | F | 0 | Failure |
Note: Since the Fall 2014 semester, failing grades (E = 1 and F = 0) are included in both the session and overall GPA. Only credits completed at Laurentian University are counted.
📘 Transcript Symbols (Non-Numeric)
Designations that may appear on a Laurentian transcript
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| I | Incomplete course work, no credit granted |
| P | Supplemental exam |
| S | Satisfactory (where a percentage grade is inappropriate) |
| T | In Progress |
| W | Withdrawn |
| X | Failure — Academic dishonesty |
| Z | Auditor |
🎓 Laurentian Graduation Distinctions
Undergraduate honours benchmarks (four-year degrees)
| GPA | Distinction |
|---|---|
| 9.0 and above | Magna Cum Laude (87.5% and above) |
| 7.5 – 8.9 | Cum Laude (79.5% – 87.4%) |
| 5.5 – 7.4 | Honours (70% – 79.4%) |
Note: Honours, Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude are available for four-year degrees. The overall GPA is calculated on a minimum of 45 credits for a three-year degree or 60 credits for a four-year degree. Verify your specific programme requirements with the Registrar's Office.
Laurentian University GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Laurentian University grading scale?
For courses completed after August 2014, Laurentian uses a 0–10 scale:
A+ = 10 (Exceptional) · A = 9 (Outstanding) · A− = 8 (Excellent) · B+ = 7 (Very Good) · B = 6 (Good) · C+ = 5 (Satisfactory) · C = 4 (Adequate) · D+ = 3 (Passable) · D = 2 (Marginal) · E = 1 (Failure) · F = 0 (Failure).
How is Laurentian University GPA converted to percentage?
Laurentian's official conversion is: Percentage = (GPA × 5) + 42.5.
Examples: GPA 8.0 → 82.5% | GPA 6.0 → 72.5% | GPA 5.0 → 67.5%.
The university notes the conversion is not accurate at the extremes (GPA 0–1, or GPA of 10) because letter grades are non-linear with the percentage scale.
What GPA is needed to graduate with distinction?
For four-year undergraduate degrees: Honours = GPA 5.5–7.4 (70%–79.4%); Cum Laude = GPA 7.5–8.9 (79.5%–87.4%); Magna Cum Laude = GPA 9.0 and above (87.5%+).
The overall GPA must be calculated on a minimum of 45 credits for a three-year degree or 60 credits for a four-year degree.
What do the I, P, S, T, W, X and Z symbols mean?
I: Incomplete course work, no credit granted. P: Supplemental exam. S: Satisfactory (where a percentage grade is inappropriate).
T: In Progress. W: Withdrawn. X: Failure — academic dishonesty. Z: Auditor.
Are failed courses included in the GPA?
Yes. Since the Fall 2014 semester, failures (E = 1 and F = 0) are included in both the session and overall GPA.
Before the new grading scheme, failed courses did not count in the session or overall GPA. Only credits completed at Laurentian University are included in the calculation.
How are courses taken before September 2014 graded?
For courses completed between September 1977 and August 2014, Laurentian used a letter scale based on percentage ranges: A = 80–100% (Excellent), B = 70–79% (Good), C = 60–69% (Satisfactory), D = 50–59% (Minimum), F = 0–49% (Failure).
This calculator uses the current 0–10 scale for courses completed after August 2014.
References: All formulas and grading data verified against the official Laurentian University — Transcripts & Grading Scheme, the Laurentian University Academic Regulations PDF, and the Laurentian University official website.