NU GWA Calculator National University Philippines
You are an NU student. You know your grades. Now you need one number your GWA and you need to know exactly what it means for your Dean’s List standing, your scholarship, and your path to Latin honors at graduation.
NU students tracking Dean’s List eligibility or Latin honor progress can compute their semestral and cumulative GWA instantly enter your National University subject grades and unit values for an accurate result using the exact formula NU applies.
NU GWA Calculator National University Philippines
Compute your General Weighted Average using NU's standard 1.00–5.00 grading scale.
Lower number = better performance · Minimum passing grade: 3.00
| Subject Name | Final Grade | Credit Units | Grade × Units | Del |
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How to Use the GWA Calculator for National University
Using our calculator for NU is straightforward because NU uses the standard Philippine 1.00 to 5.00 numerical grading scale the same scale the calculator is built on.
Enter each subject you are enrolled in at NU. For each subject, input the final grade you received for example, 1.75 or 2.00 or 2.50 and the number of credit units that subject carries. Add every subject including NSTP and Physical Education unless your NU college specifically excludes them from GWA computation. Click Calculate. Your NU GWA appears instantly.
For cumulative GWA across multiple semesters, enter all subjects from all semesters together. The calculator handles any number of subjects.
The NU Grading Scale Complete Reference
National University uses the standard Philippine 1.00 to 5.00 numerical grading scale where lower numbers represent better performance.For the complete deep-dive into how National University’s grading system works including Latin honor thresholds, scholarship GWA requirements, and how NU grades compare to other Philippine universities read our full NU grading system guide.
| Grade | Description | Percentage | GPA (4.0) | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | Excellent | 96–100% | 4.00 | Summa Cum Laude |
| 1.25 | Superior | 93–95% | 3.75 | Magna Cum Laude |
| 1.50 | Very Good | 90–92% | 3.50 | Magna / Cum Laude |
| 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 |
| INC | Incomplete | — | — | Not yet resolved |
| DRP | Dropped | — | — | Officially withdrawn |
The most important rule: on this scale, lower is always better. A grade of 1.00 is the highest achievable. A grade of 5.00 is failing. This is the opposite of the American GPA system.
How NU Computes GWA The Formula
NU uses the standard Philippine GWA formula:
GWA = Sum of (Final Grade × Units per subject) ÷ Total Units Enrolled
Every subject grade is multiplied by its unit value. All results are summed. The total is divided by total enrolled units. This weighted structure means your heaviest subjects typically your 4-unit and 5-unit major courses have the most influence on your overall GWA.
Worked Example NU Student Semester Computation
| Subject | Final Grade | Units | Grade × Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major subject (core program) | 1.75 | 5 | 8.75 |
| Science subject | 2.00 | 4 | 8.00 |
| Purposive Communication | 1.50 | 3 | 4.50 |
| Mathematics in the Modern World | 2.25 | 3 | 6.75 |
| Understanding the Self | 1.75 | 3 | 5.25 |
| Physical Education | 1.00 | 2 | 2.00 |
| NSTP | 1.25 | 3 | 3.75 |
| Total | 23 units | 39.00 |
NU GWA = 39.00 ÷ 23 = 1.70
This NU student achieved a semestral GWA of 1.70 qualifying for the Dean’s List and building toward Cum Laude at graduation.
NU Dean’s List GWA Requirements
The National University Dean’s List recognizes students who achieve outstanding academic performance in a specific semester. To qualify for the NU Dean’s List, a student must meet all of these conditions simultaneously:
A semestral GWA of 1.75 or better meaning the weighted average of all subjects for that semester must be 1.75 or lower on the 1.00 to 5.00 scale. A GWA of 1.76 or higher does not qualify.
No failing grade of 5.00 in any subject during that semester. A single failing subject disqualifies from Dean’s List for that specific term regardless of how strong all other grades are.
No Incomplete (INC) grade at the time of evaluation. An unresolved INC means the course was not fully completed.
No disciplinary record for academic violations during the semester.
Being on the NU Dean’s List is posted on the official college bulletin each semester and appears on academic records. Consistent Dean’s List performance is the semester-by-semester foundation of Latin honors eligibility at graduation.
NU Latin Honors Cumulative GWA Requirements
NU awards Latin honors at graduation to students whose cumulative GWA the weighted average of every grade across every semester of their entire college career meets the required threshold.
Summa Cum Laude at NU requires a cumulative GWA of approximately 1.00 to 1.20. This represents near-perfect academic performance sustained from first year to final semester.
Magna Cum Laude at NU requires a cumulative GWA of approximately 1.21 to 1.45. Outstanding academic performance consistently maintained across all years of study.
Cum Laude at NU requires a cumulative GWA of approximately 1.46 to 1.75. This is the most commonly awarded Latin honor and the direct result of consistent Dean’s List performance throughout college.
All three Latin honors at NU carry one non-negotiable additional condition: zero failing grades anywhere on the complete academic transcript. A single grade of 5.00 in any subject regardless of when it occurred and regardless of cumulative GWA permanently disqualifies from all Latin honors at graduation.For official and current NU academic policies including exact honor thresholds, visit the National University Philippines Official Website requirements may be updated each academic year.
Always confirm the exact current GWA thresholds for NU Latin honors with the NU Registrar’s Office for your specific program and graduation year, as these may be updated.
NU GWA for Scholarship Maintenance
For NU students on scholarship, GWA maintenance requirements apply each semester. The typical structure:
NU Institutional Scholarships generally require scholars to maintain a semestral GWA consistent with the Dean’s List standard 1.75 or better with no failing grades.
DOST-SEI scholars at NU must maintain a semestral GWA of 2.00 or better. On the NU grading scale, 2.00 represents Satisfactory performance at 84 to 86 percent. A GWA of 2.25 or numerically higher would not meet the 2.00 standard.
Private and foundation scholarships vary widely always confirm your exact maintenance GWA requirement directly from your scholarship contract or coordinator rather than relying on general guidelines.
What GWA Do You Need at NU for Different Goals?
| Goal | GWA Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate (minimum) | 3.00 or better | Numerically 3.00 or lower on PH scale |
| Avoid academic probation | Above 3.00 numerically | Check NU policy for your program |
| Most scholarship maintenance | 2.00 or better | Numerically 2.00 or lower |
| NU Dean’s List recognition | 1.75 or better | Semestral GWA each term |
| Cum Laude at graduation | 1.75 cumulative | Plus zero failing grades |
| Magna Cum Laude | Approx. 1.45 cumulative | Plus zero failing grades |
| Summa Cum Laude | Approx. 1.20 cumulative | Plus zero failing grades |
Frequently Asked Questions NU GWA Calculator
What is the GWA formula used at National University?
NU uses GWA = Sum of (Grade × Units) ÷ Total Units the standard Philippine weighted average formula. Enter your grades and units into our GWA Calculator Philippines to compute your NU GWA instantly.
What GWA do you need for the Dean’s List at NU?
The Dean’s List at National University requires a semestral GWA of 1.75 or better meaning 1.75 or lower on the 1.00 to 5.00 scale with no failing grades and no unresolved INC grades during that specific semester.
Does NU include NSTP and PE in GWA computation?
Most NU programs include NSTP and Physical Education in GWA computation. However, policies may vary by college within NU. Confirm with your specific college’s academic affairs office whether these subjects are included or excluded from your GWA calculation.
What is the minimum passing GWA at National University?
The minimum passing grade per subject at NU is 3.00. A cumulative GWA must remain at 3.00 or better numerically 3.00 or lower to maintain satisfactory academic standing. Students whose GWA falls above 3.00 numerically may face academic probation.
Can I improve my NU GWA after a bad semester?
Yes. Your cumulative GWA is recomputed from all grades across all semesters. Strong performance in future semesters adds quality points at better grade levels and gradually pulls the cumulative GWA in a more favorable direction. The more future units you have, the more opportunity exists to recover. Use our calculator to model what grades you would need in upcoming semesters to reach a specific target GWA.