As of September 2005, all courses must be passed with a "C" grade or better.
Note that any approved changes made to the course grades or course credit hours apply only if you have not yet received credit for that course.
Letter Grade | Grade Points | |
A+ A A- |
Excellent Performance | 4.3 grade points 4.0 grade points 3.7 grade points |
B+ B B- |
Good Performance | 3.3 grade points 3.0 grade points 2.7 grade points |
C+ C |
Satisfactory Performance | 2.3 grade points 2.0 grade points |
D | Marginal Failure | 1.0 grade points |
F | Failure | 0.0 grade points |
Note: The method of assigning a letter grade is defined by the faculty member giving the course and is to be provided to the student during the first two weeks of the course.
1.0 and less | between 1.0 and 2.0 | 2.0 and better |
Leave UNB for 1 year (rustication) |
Academic Probation (only allowed once) |
Good academic standing |
less than 2.0 | 2.0 and better |
Leave UNB for 1 year (Rustication) | Good academic standing |
less than 2.0 | 2.0 and better |
Leave UNB (final dismissal) | Good academic standing |
Grade Points = Credit Hours x Grade Point Weight
(For example, a B in CE 1023 gives: grade points = 4 (for credit hours) x 3.0 (for a mark of B) = 12.0)
The university calculates two grade point averages, an Assessment Year GPA calculated at the end of an assessment period (from May 1 to April 30 provided at least 24 ch have been attempted), and a Cumulative GPA based on all work taken towards a degree program.
Assessment Year PA = | Total Grade Points Obtained in Assessment Period Total Credit Hours for Assessment Period |
Cumulative GPA = | Total Grade Points Completed Total Credit Hours Attempted |
Course | ch | Grade | G.P. |
#1 | 3 | F | 3 x 0 = 0 |
#2 | 4 | D | 4 x 1 = 4.0 |
#3 | 5 | B | 5 x 3 = 15.0 |
#4 | 4 | C | 4 x 2 = 8.0 |
#5 | 4 | A- | 4 x 3.7 = 14.8 |
TOTAL: | 20 | - | 41.8 |
GPA = 41.8 divided by 20 = 2.09 = 2.1
Please Refer to your UNB Calendar for up-to-date requirements.