Grade Averages

Grade averages are computed to monitor student progress or scholastic standing at particular periods of his/her stay in the University. These averages may be based on any of the following:

1) General Weighted Average (GWA) is used to evaluate students’ overall scholastic standing.

Computation of GWA at a particular level (i.e., undergraduate, master’s, doctoral) is based on grades in all subjects taken at that level including those taken in previous programs (in cases where students shifted from another program) or subjects taken outside of the curriculum for enrichment purposes.

2) Curriculum Weighted Average (CWA) is used as basis in evaluating admission of undergraduate students shifting to a new program. Computation is based only on the grades of the students in courses that will be credited in the new program. This will be applied to regular students and non-majors shifting to a new program.

3) Cumulative Weighted Average Grade (CWAG) is another way of evaluating students’ scholastic standing at the graduate level. Unlike the GWA, computation is based only on courses taken by the student within his/her approved Program of Study but includes those taken in compliance with Residence Rules, if applicable.

For purposes of graduation with honors Weighted Average Grade (WAG) is used. Computation is based on all the grades in all subjects prescribed in the curriculum as well as on all subjects that qualify as electives. [Refer to Graduation with Honors, of this Section]