Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is a Cumulative Average and how is it calculated?

Your Cumulative Average is a weighted average based on the grades obtained in all the courses you have taken at McMaster University.
To calculate your cumulative average, you multiply the grade received in a course by the number of units in this course. Use this formula for each course you have completed. Then, add these numbers up and divide this total by the total number of units – this number is your CA.
To find out more about the grading system used at McMaster and to see an example of how the Cumulative Average is calculated, go to the Grading System section on page 27 of the Undergraduate Calendar.

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