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Your GPA

This is a simple guide to understanding grade point averages (GPA), a measure of academic performance. For a more formal description, consult the current edition of the U of M Undergraduate Calendar.

Requirements for Bachelor's Degree - A student must obtain a grade of C or better in all courses in their program in order to graduate. Students must also complete all their courses within seven calendar years after being accepted into an Engineering department, while being a full time student in the Faculty for at least 50% of their courses.

TYPES OF GPA

There are three types of GPAs: Cumulative GPA (CGPA), Degree GPA (DGPA) and Term GPA (TGPA). These are important for determining eligibility to continue in Engineering, as well as scholarships, bursaries and some jobs. You can view your current GPAs and full academic history through Aurora Student at http://aurora.umanitoba.ca.

CGPA - The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is computed from the grades obtained in all undergraduate courses taken since entering the University of Manitoba. In cases where a course has been repeated or replaced by an approved equivalent course only the last grade shall be included in the CGPA.

DGPA - The Degree Grade Point Average (DGPA) is computed from all grades obtained in all courses taken as part of the student's current degree program. Where a course has been repeated or replaced by an equivalent course, only the last grade shall be used in the calculations.

TGPA - The Term Grade Point Average (TGPA) is computed from all grades obtained in all courses taken during a given academic term.

GRADES

Each letter grade you receive is worth a certain number of points:

A+ A B+ B C+ C D F
4.5 4.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.0 0.0

CALCULATING YOUR GPA MANUALLY

First, figure out how many points each course is worth by multiplying the course credit hours (CH) by the appropriate letter grade value (be sure to include all courses relevant to the type of GPA). For example, if you took the following courses your points would be:

Physics I B+ 3 CH x 3.5 10.5 points
Eng. Statics C 3 CH x 2.0 06.0 points
Calculus II A+ 3 CH x 4.5 13.5 points
ECE Techniques B+ 3 CH x 3.5 10.5 points
Design in Eng. B 3 CH x 3.0 09.0 points
Thermal Sciences A 3 CH x 4.0 12.0 points
TOTALS: 61.5 points

Finally, take your total points and divide them by your total CH to get your GPA.
From the example above: 61.5 points ÷ 18 CH = 3.42 GPA.

RESULTS OF YOUR GPA

Dean's Honour List -The Dean of Engineering will recommend to Faculty Council those eligible students that are to be placed on the Dean's Honour List. Please contact the Dean's Office (E2-290 EITC) for the complete criteria used for assessing recipients.

Good Academic Standing - A student with a TGPA of 2.00 or higher is in Good Academic Standing.

Warning Letter - The first time that an Engineering student's TGPA drops below 2.00, the student will receive a warning letter.

Academic Probation - The second time that a student's TGPA drops below 2.00, the student is placed on academic probation.

Academic Suspension (a.k.a Dean's Holiday) - The third time that a student's TGPA drops below 2.00, the student will receive an Engineering Suspension. Students who receive such a suspension shall be ineligible to take Engineering courses for a period of usually 8 months.

Inelligible to Proceed in Engineering - The fourth time a student's TGPA drops below 2.00, or a student exceeds the maximum number of replacement courses, the student will be inelligible to proceed in the faculty.