| Course | Credits | Grade |
|---|
- Scale
- 12-point scale
- Location
- Waterloo, Ontario
- Type
- Public university
- Founded
- 1911
How to Calculate Your Laurier GPA
Wilfrid Laurier University uses a 12-point GPA scale. A+ = 12, A = 11, A- = 10, B+ = 9, B = 8, B- = 7, C+ = 6, C = 5, C- = 4, D+ = 3, D = 2, D- = 1, and F = 0. A 12.0 cumulative GPA is the top of the Laurier scale, structurally the same 12-point system used at McMaster.
The calculator above is preset to the 12-point scale for Wilfrid Laurier University. Enter each course with its credit weight and grade; the GPA is the credit-weighted average, computed as the sum of (grade value times credits) divided by total credits. The tool also reports a normalized 4.0-scale figure so you can compare your standing when applying to graduate schools or universities in other provinces or the United States. For the full cross-scale reference, see the Canadian GPA calculator hub.
Wilfrid Laurier University Academic Standing
Laurier sets good-standing and progression thresholds on the 12-point scale, with probation typically beginning below a cumulative GPA around 4.0 to 5.0 depending on the faculty and year. The Dean's Honour Roll recognizes a high annual GPA over a full course load. Confirm the exact 12-point cutoffs for your program in the Laurier academic calendar.
What makes Laurier distinctive: Laurier's 12-point scale matches the structure used at McMaster, so a 12.0 is the top cumulative GPA. The calculator converts your 12-point GPA to a 4.0 equivalent for out-of-province and graduate-school comparison.
Source: Wilfrid Laurier University registrar grading policy (www.wlu.ca). Specific thresholds change between academic years and faculties, so verify any figure that affects probation, graduation, or scholarship eligibility with the registrar before relying on it.
Converting a Laurier GPA to the US 4.0 Scale
Canadian students applying to US graduate schools, professional programs, or for transfer admission usually report a GPA on the standard US 4.0 scale. The calculator above shows the 4.0 equivalent alongside your Laurier result. For a deeper walk through the conversion across Canadian scales, use the GPA converter, and see the GPA scale reference for how each 4.0 value maps to a percentage and letter grade. Other Canadian schools and their scales are listed on the Canada GPA calculator and the GPA by country directory.