Philippine UniversitiesGrading Systems
Explore comprehensive information about grading systems across different regions in the Philippines.
Universities
- Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)National Capital Region (NCR)
- Philippine Normal University (PNU)National Capital Region (NCR)
- Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA)National Capital Region (NCR)
- Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)Region I – Ilocos Region
- University of Northern Philippines (UNP)Region I – Ilocos Region
- University of Ilocos Philippines (UIP) (formerly Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College - ISPSC)Region I – Ilocos Region
- Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU)Region I – Ilocos Region
- Pangasinan State University (PSU)Region I – Ilocos Region
National Capital Region (NCR)
Featured Cities
- • Manila
- • Pasay City
Region I – Ilocos Region
Featured Cities
- • Ilocos Norte
- • Ilocos Sur
- • La Union
- +1 more cities
Understanding University Grading Systems
Philippine universities employ various grading systems, typically following either a 4-point or 5-point scale. These systems help evaluate student performance and calculate important metrics like the General Weighted Average (GWA).
Click on any region above to explore detailed information about its universities' grading systems, including grade scales, descriptions, and equivalent percentages where available.
4.0 vs 5.0 Scales
Many institutions use a 5.00-based scale (1.00 is highest, 3.00 is passing, 5.00 is failing), while others adopt the 4.0 GPA model (4.0 is highest, 0.0 is failing). Always check your school’s handbook for official equivalences.
If you need to compute quickly, try theGWA Calculator.
Honors and Scholarship Cutoffs
Thresholds vary by university. Common ranges include Summa (≈1.00–1.25), Magna (≈1.26–1.50), and Cum Laude (≈1.51–1.75) on 5.00 scales, but policies differ. Review your university’s latest guidelines.
See ourgrading overviewfor examples by region and school.
Common Grade Notations
- Inc. Incomplete — requirements pending; may convert to a numeric grade after completion.
- Drp/Dr. Dropped — course withdrawn; typically not computed in GWA.
- W Withdrawn — official withdrawal; treatment varies by institution.
Notations may be excluded from GWA depending on school policy. Confirm with your registrar.