UP GWA Calculator — University of the Philippines Weighted Average

Compute your University of the Philippines GWA on the 1.00–5.00 scale, with the UP scholar brackets and the scholastic standing rules explained.

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Formula

GWA = Σ(grade × units) ÷ Σ(units) — UP scale: 1.00 highest, 3.00 passed, 4.00 conditional, 5.00 failed

Examples

InputResult
1.25 (3u) + 1.50 (3u)1.375 GWA — University Scholar range*
1.75 (3u) + 1.75 (3u)1.750 GWA — College Scholar range*
2.00 (3u) + 2.25 (3u)2.125 GWA
3.00 (3u)3.000 GWA — passed

Your UP subjects

Enter each subject's final grade (1.00–5.00) and its units. PE and NSTP are excluded from the UP GWA computation by most campuses — leave them out unless your college says otherwise.

Grade (1.00–5.00)Units

UP scholar brackets (semestral GWA)

UP does not use the term "Dean's Lister". Instead, each semester the UP System awards two scholar standings (published thresholds — always confirm the current figures with your own college):

StandingSemestral GWA (approx.)Typical conditions
University Scholar1.45 or betterRegular load (usually ≥15 units), no 4.00/5.00/INC/DRP
College Scholarbetter than 1.45 up to 1.75Regular load, no failing or incomplete marks

*Bracket labels in the results above are approximations of the published UP thresholds; campuses and academic years vary — treat your college's registrar as the final word.

UP scholastic standing rules worth knowing

RuleDetail
Passing mark3.00 — grades above 3.00 are failing; 4.00 is conditional (removable); 5.00 is a fail
Minimum load15 units per semester is the regular load for scholar eligibility (medical exceptions exist)
Scholastic delinquencyFailing 25–49% of registered units triggers a warning; 50–75% puts you on probation; above 75% leads to dismissal
Latin honorsBased on cumulative GWA at graduation — roughly 1.20 / 1.45 / 1.75 for Summa / Magna / Cum Laude under CHED-referenced brackets; a single 5.00 usually disqualifies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UP GWA?

The UP GWA is your General Weighted Average on the University of the Philippines 1.00–5.00 scale: multiply each subject grade by its units, sum the products, and divide by total units. 1.00 is the highest grade, 3.00 is the passing mark, and lower is better.

What GWA makes you a UP scholar?

Published UP System thresholds are roughly 1.45 or better for University Scholar and better than 1.45 up to 1.75 for College Scholar, per semester, with a regular load (usually at least 15 units) and no failing, conditional, or incomplete grades. Confirm the current cutoffs with your own college.

What is a passing grade in UP?

3.00. Grades from 3.25 upward (up to 5.00) are failing; 4.00 is a conditional grade that can be removed by re-examination or extra work, and 5.00 is an outright fail.

How is UP GWA different from the Philippine GWA?

The computation is the same unit-weighted average. UP-specific points are the 4.00 conditional grade, the PE/NSTP exclusion, the 15-unit load requirement for scholar standing, and the scholastic-delinquency percentages.

What GWA do I need for Latin honors at UP?

Cumulative GWA brackets at graduation are approximately 1.20 or better for Summa Cum Laude, 1.45 for Magna, and 1.75 for Cum Laude — alongside a clean record (no 5.00, no unremoved 4.00 or INC) and residency requirements. Verify with your university's current student code.

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