Convert your university grades to the 4.0 scale used by Ontario medical schools. Calculate both cumulative GPA (cGPA) and weighted/adjusted GPA as used by different medical schools.
Select Your University:
Credit Hours & Academic Year Information:
• Enter the credit hours/units for each course (typically 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, etc.)
• Select the year and term when you took each course - this is crucial for weighted GPA calculations and calculations WILL NOT appear if you do not tick this option
• The calculator will identify your worst performing year and calculate adjusted GPA accordingly
• Both cumulative GPA (cGPA) and weighted/adjusted GPA will be calculated where applicable
Course Name
Your Grade
Credits
Academic Year
4.0 Scale GPA
Action
About This Enhanced Converter:
Purpose: This tool converts grades from your university's grading scale to the standardized 4.0 scale and calculates both cumulative GPA (cGPA) and weighted/adjusted GPA as used by different medical schools.
GPA Types Calculated:
Cumulative GPA (cGPA): All courses included, weighted by credits
Adjusted/Weighted GPA: Calculated by dropping worst academic year (when applicable)
Two Best Years GPA: Uses only your two highest-performing academic years
Three Most Recent Years GPA: Uses your three most recent academic years
Medical School GPA Requirements:
Drop Worst Year: University of Calgary, University of Alberta
Drop 30 Worst Credits: University of British Columbia
Credit-Based Dropping: University of Manitoba (15-30 credits based on total)
Two Best Years: Western University
Two Most Recent Years: Dalhousie University
Three Most Recent Years: University of Ottawa
Standard cGPA: University of Toronto, McMaster, Queen's, McGill
How to Use:
Select your university from the dropdown menu
Add your courses and enter grades exactly as they appear on your transcript
Enter credit hours for each course (essential for accurate calculations)
Select the academic year for each course - this determines year-based calculations
The 4.0 scale equivalent will be calculated automatically
Click "Calculate cGPA & Weighted GPA" to see all applicable GPA calculations
Important Notes:
Academic years with fewer than 18 credits may not qualify for "worst year" dropping
For percentage-based scales, enter the numerical value (e.g., "85" for 85%)
For letter grades, enter the exact letter (e.g., "A", "B+", "C-")
This converter is for reference only - always verify with official sources
Different medical schools use different calculation methods - check their specific requirements