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  1. Chapter 6: Grading & GPA

1. Grades and GPA

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Grading System

The APU letter grade system is as follows.

Letter Grade (%) Grade Point Value Pass / Fail
A+ 90% or higher 4.0 Pass
A 80-89% 3.0
B 70-79% 2.0
C 60-69% 1.0
F 59% or lower 0.0 Fail

Grades are evaluated using a 5-level letter grade scale: A+, A, B. C, and F. Each letter grade is also given a corresponding grade point value.

Other Evaluation Codes

Code Definition Memo
P Pass Utilized in some subjects
T Transfer A maximum of 60 credits*
R Approved for Re-registration Credits are not counted
E Exemption Credits are not counted
  • *Credits transferred at the time of enrollment at APU do not count toward the 60 credit limit for 2nd or 3rd year transfer students ONLY.

Grade Evaluations Shown on Transcipt of Academic Record and Grade Reports

Please note that Transcipt of Academic Record and student grade reports may vary in content. See below for details.

All Curriculum

Grade Evaluation Official Transcript Student Grade Report
All grades except ″F″ Will be printed
*Grades cannot be cancelled once received.
Will be printed
*Grades cannot be cancelled once received.
″F″ grade Will be printed Will be printed

For Readmitted or Reinstated Students whose curriculum change from AY2006 Curriculum to the AY 2011 Curriculum.

Grade Evaluation Official Transcript Student Grade Report
All grades except ″F″ Will be printed
*Grades cannot be cancelled once received.
Will be printed
*Grades cannot be cancelled once received.
″F″ grade Will not be printed Only ″F″ grades for that semester will be printed.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

A GPA is a value representing a student’s overall grade evaluation, calculated from the individual grades of their classes according to a specific set of rules established by the University.

Cumulative GPA and Semester GPA

"Cumulative GPA" is calculated from the time of a student’s enrollment through to a student’s last semester. This is the number that is printed on official transcripts. Cumulative GPA is used when applying for exchange programs, the Accelerated Graduation Program, priority registration, etc.

"Semester GPA" is calculated using only the grades acquired in the present semester. This is the number that is not included on official transcripts. Semester GPA is used when applying for scholarships, priority registration, etc.

Calculating GPA

All Curriculum

Cumulative GPA:

(No.of A+credits×4) +(No.of A credits×3)+(No.of B credits×2)+(No.of C credits×1)+(No.of F credits×0)
Total registered credits(excluding P/T)

Semester GPA:

(No.of A+credits×4) +(No.of A credits×3)+(No.of B credits×2)+(No.of C credits×1)+(No.of F credits×0)
Registered credits for given semester(excluding P/T)

For Readmitted or Reinstated Students whose curriculum change from AY2006 Curriculum to the AY 2011 Curriculum.

Cumulative GPA:

(No.of A+credits×4) +(No.of A credits×3)+(No.of B credits×2)+(No.of C credits×1)+
Total completed credits(excluding P/T)

当該セメスターGPA:

(No.of A+credits×4) +(No.of A credits×3)+(No.of B credits×2)+(No.of C credits×1)+(No.of F credits×0)
Registered credits for given semester(excluding P/T)

Undergraduate Student GPA Data

A distribution chart of student Cumulative GPA and Semester GPA is posted below each semester. This data will give students an approximate idea of their academic standing at APU.

【2023AY Spring Semester】
Semester 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
GPA Data
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