STI Grading System Philippines Complete Guide 2026
STI College is one of the most widely distributed private higher education institutions in the Philippines, with campuses in virtually every major city and province across the country. Whether you are a current STI student, a parent evaluating academic standing, or someone applying to STI and wanting to understand what grades mean there this guide covers the STI grading system completely.
STI students across all campuses can compute their semestral and cumulative GWA instantly the calculator uses the exact weighted formula STI applies on the standard 1.00 to 5.00 scale
Does STI Use the Standard Philippine Grading Scale?STI follows the standard component
Yes. STI College follows the standard Philippine numerical grading scale from 1.00 to 5.00, the same system used by the majority of Philippine higher education institutions. In this system, lower numbers represent better performance and 1.00 is the highest possible grade.For the complete breakdown of how Written Works, Performance Tasks, and Period Exams combine into your final subject grade across all Philippine universities including STI, see our guide on the grading system in college Philippines
This means everything you know about the standard Philippine grading scale applies directly to STI:
- 1.00 is Excellent the highest grade achievable
- 3.00 is the minimum passing grade the floor of acceptable performance
- 5.00 is Failed the subject must be retaken
- Lower numbers are always better this is the complete opposite of the American GPA system
For every Philippine grade with its percentage, GPA conversion, letter grade, and honor standing in one complete reference, see our full college grade equivalent Philippines table.
The STI Grading Scale Complete Reference
| Grade | Description | Percentage Equivalent | GPA (4.0 Scale) | Academic Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | Excellent | 96–100% | 4.00 | Summa Cum Laude range |
| 1.25 | Superior | 93–95% | 3.75 | Magna Cum Laude range |
| 1.50 | Very Good | 90–92% | 3.50 | Magna / Cum Laude range |
| 1.75 | Good | 87–89% | 3.25 | Cum Laude / Dean’s List |
| 2.00 | Satisfactory | 84–86% | 3.00 | Good standing |
| 2.25 | Fairly Satisfactory | 81–83% | 2.75 | Good standing |
| 2.50 | Passing | 78–80% | 2.50 | Passing |
| 2.75 | Barely Passing | 76–77% | 2.25 | Passing |
| 3.00 | Conditional Pass | 75% | 2.00 | Minimum passing grade |
| 5.00 | Failed | Below 75% | 0.00 | Must retake subject |
| INC | Incomplete | — | — | Requirements not complete |
| DRP | Dropped | — | — | Officially withdrawn |
How STI Computes Grades Inside Each Subject
STI follows the standard component-based grading structure used across Philippine higher education institutions. Each subject grade is computed from multiple types of academic output across the semester, with weights assigned to each type of assessment.
The typical structure at STI distributes the grade weight across three categories: Written Works which includes quizzes, unit tests, written examinations, essays, and written assignments carrying approximately 30 to 35 percent of the subject grade; Performance Tasks which includes projects, practical demonstrations, laboratory outputs, oral presentations, group work, and other applied assessments carrying approximately 40 to 50 percent; and the Major Period Examination the Prelim, Midterm, or Final exam for each grading period carrying approximately 20 to 30 percent.
The Final Subject Grade at STI is then computed from the three grading periods:
Final Grade = (Prelim Grade × 30%) + (Midterm Grade × 30%) + (Finals Grade × 40%)
The Finals period carries the heaviest weight at 40 percent, meaning a student who peaks in performance toward the end of the semester has the strongest mathematical position for a strong final subject grade.
Always check the specific course syllabus provided by your STI professor on the first day of class for the exact weighting breakdown, as some subjects and some programs may use slightly different distributions.
How GWA Is Computed at STI
STI computes GWA using the standard Philippine weighted average formula:
GWA = Sum of (Final Grade × Credit Units) ÷ Total Credit Units Enrolled
Each subject’s final grade is multiplied by the number of credit units that subject carries. All the products are summed. The total is divided by total enrolled credit units.
Because of this weighted structure, STI students’ highest-unit subjects major professional courses and core program subjects have the most influence on the overall GWA. A strong grade in a 5-unit major subject contributes significantly more to the GWA than the same grade in a 1-unit elective.
STI GWA Computation Worked Example
A typical STI IT or business student semester:
| Subject | Final Grade | Units | Grade × Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming subject (major) | 1.75 | 5 | 8.75 |
| Database Management | 2.00 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Technical Writing | 1.50 | 3 | 4.50 |
| Mathematics | 2.25 | 3 | 6.75 |
| Physical Education | 1.25 | 2 | 2.50 |
| NSTP | 1.00 | 3 | 3.00 |
| Total | 19 units | 31.50 |
GWA = 31.50 ÷ 19 = 1.66
This STI student achieved a semestral GWA of 1.66 comfortably within the Dean’s List range (below the 1.75 threshold) and building toward Cum Laude standing at graduation.
STI Dean’s List Requirements
STI recognizes academic excellence each semester through its Dean’s List program. The standard requirements for STI Dean’s List recognition are:
A semestral GWA of 1.75 or better meaning the student’s weighted average across all subjects for that specific term must be 1.75 or lower on the 1.00 to 5.00 scale.
No failing grade of 5.00 in any subject during that semester. A single failing subject disqualifies a student from Dean’s List for that term regardless of how strong other grades are.
No Incomplete (INC) grade at the time of evaluation. An unresolved INC means the course requirements were not fully completed.
No disciplinary sanctions recorded during the semester.
Students who consistently make the STI Dean’s List every semester are building the cumulative GWA record that leads to Latin honors at graduation.
STI Latin Honors GWA Requirements at Graduation
STI awards Latin honors to graduating students who have maintained outstanding cumulative academic performance throughout their college career:
Summa Cum Laude awarded to graduates with a cumulative GWA of approximately 1.00 to 1.20. This represents near-perfect academic performance sustained across every semester from first year to graduation.
Magna Cum Laude awarded to graduates with a cumulative GWA of approximately 1.21 to 1.45. Consistently outstanding performance semester after semester is required to achieve and maintain this standing.
Cum Laude awarded to graduates with a cumulative GWA of approximately 1.46 to 1.75. This is the most commonly awarded Latin honor at STI and represents sustained commitment to academic excellence across the entire college career.
All three Latin honors at STI carry the same absolute condition: zero failing grades of 5.00 anywhere on the complete academic transcript. A single failed subject at any point in the student’s time at STI regardless of the cumulative GWA achieved permanently disqualifies from all Latin honors at graduation.
The exact GWA thresholds for STI Latin honors should be confirmed with the STI campus Registrar’s Office as specific cutoffs may vary by campus and graduation year.
STI Scholarship GWA Requirements
For STI students on scholarship whether institutional, government, or private foundation GWA maintenance requirements apply each semester. Understanding what your scholarship requires in terms of STI’s 1.00 to 5.00 scale:
STI institutional scholarships typically require scholars to maintain a semestral GWA consistent with the Dean’s List standard generally 1.75 or better with no failing grades. Failure to meet this standard typically results in scholarship probation or reduction of benefits.
DOST-SEI scholars enrolled at STI campuses are required to maintain a GWA of 2.00 or better per semester. In plain terms, a student whose semester grades average out to 2.00 Satisfactory at 84 to 86 percent meets the minimum DOST maintenance requirement. A GWA of 2.25 or higher numerically means the student is below the 2.00 requirement.
Most private scholarships and corporate foundation scholarships covering STI students specify maintenance GWA requirements between 2.00 and 2.50. Always confirm the exact requirement from your scholarship contract, not from general guidelines.
STI Campuses and Grade Consistency
STI operates campuses across the Philippines. The standard 1.00 to 5.00 grading scale applies uniformly across all STI campuses as this is set at the institutional level. What may vary between campuses are specific Dean’s List cutoff dates, honor roll posting procedures, academic probation timelines, and other administrative processes — but the grading scale itself and the GWA computation formula are consistent.
Frequently Asked Questions About the STI Grading System
What is the passing grade at STI College Philippines?
The minimum passing grade at STI College is 3.00 on the standard 1.00 to 5.00 numerical scale, equivalent to 75 percent raw performance. Any final grade of 3.00 or better meaning numerically 3.00 or lower is passing. A grade above 3.00 numerically meaning worse than 3.00 in performance is recorded as 5.00 and is failing.
What GWA do you need for the Dean’s List at STI?
The standard Dean’s List requirement at most STI campuses is a semestral GWA of 1.75 or better with no failing grades and no unresolved INC grades during that semester. A GWA of 1.75 or lower on the 1.00 to 5.00 scale — meaning performance good enough to average 87 to 89 percent or better qualifies for Dean’s List recognition.
Does STI use the same grading system as UP and UST?
Yes. STI, UP, and UST all use the standard Philippine 1.00 to 5.00 numerical grading scale with 3.00 as the minimum passing grade and 1.00 as the highest achievable grade. The GWA computation formula is identical across all three institutions. What varies are specific Latin honor GWA cutoffs, Dean’s List administrative processes, and institutional scholarship requirements.
What does an INC grade mean at STI?
An INC (Incomplete) grade at STI means the student did not complete all required course outputs before the semester ended, but their class standing up to that point was passing. The student must complete the missing requirements within the allowed period typically one academic year to receive a passing final grade. An INC that is not resolved within the allowed period automatically converts to a failing grade of 5.00 and is permanently recorded on the transcript.
Can STI students get Latin honors if they transfer from another university?
Students who transfer into STI from another institution may be subject to residency requirements for Latin honors eligibility most universities require a minimum number of credit units earned at the awarding institution for Latin honor consideration. The exact residency requirement for STI Latin honors should be confirmed with the STI campus Registrar’s Office. Transfer grades and their impact on the cumulative GWA computation for honors purposes also vary by institutional policy.
For official STI academic policies, current program offerings, and campus-specific grading guidelines, visit the STI College official website requirements may vary by campus and program