USYD GPA Calculator — your WAM, plus an indicative GPA.

The University of Sydney uses the WAM (Weighted Average Mark) as its measure of academic performance and does not issue a GPA. Your WAM is the credit-weighted average of your actual marks: WAM = Σ(mark × credit points) ÷ total credit points.

Some overseas institutions and employers ask for a GPA. So this calculator also shows an indicative 7-point GPA. It uses standard bands. Treat it as a rough guide only. USYD's official advice is that there is no USYD GPA, and you should ask the requesting organisation for their preferred conversion.

USYD grade bands

Important: the University of Sydney does not calculate or issue an official GPA. The GPA above is an indicative figure using standard bands. If an organisation asks a USYD student for a GPA, USYD advises contacting them for their own conversion formula.

Why Sydney uses a WAM, not a GPA

The University of Sydney does not issue an official GPA. It uses a WAM, the average of your marks weighted by credit points. So when a Sydney student is asked for a GPA, this tool gives the WAM plus an indicative GPA for forms that need one.

At Sydney, a High Distinction is 85 or above, a Distinction is 75 to 84, a Credit is 65 to 74 and a Pass is 50 to 64. Honours and many graduate courses quote a WAM cut-off, often around 75 for entry and higher for first-class honours.

For a WAM on its own, use the WAM calculator. For a general 7-point GPA, use the GPA calculator. The official grade bands are on the University of Sydney website.