Guides and Information
Learn how to navigate the CGPA Calculator and understand the factors that shape your cumulative GPA.
1 How to Use the CGPA Calculator
This tool is designed to be simple and intuitive. To get the most accurate results, follow these steps:
Enter Current Standing
Input your current CGPA and completed credits from your student profile on the EWU Portal.
Add New Semester Courses
Enter the course names, credits, and expected grades for all your current semester courses.
Add Retake Courses
Input old grades alongside predicted grades. The calculator handles replacements automatically.
2 East West University (EWU) Grading System & GPA Scale
East West University employs a standardized grading scale to evaluate academic performance. The letter grades correspond to specific numerical ranges and grade points. This scale is crucial for calculating both your semester GPA and your cumulative CGPA.
| Numerical Scores | Letter Grade | Grade Point | Remarks / Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80% and above | A+ | 4.00 | Outstanding |
| 75% to < 80% | A | 3.75 | Excellent |
| 70% to < 75% | A- | 3.50 | Very Good |
| 65% to < 70% | B+ | 3.25 | Good |
| 60% to < 65% | B | 3.00 | Satisfactory |
| 55% to < 60% | B- | 2.75 | Above Average |
| 50% to < 55% | C+ | 2.50 | Average |
| 45% to < 50% | C | 2.25 | Below Average |
| 40% to < 45% | D | 2.00 | Passing |
| Less than 40% | F | 0.00 | Failing |
EWU Course Retake Policy & Grade Replacement
Under the official **EWU Retake Policy**, students have the opportunity to repeat courses to clear low grades (typically D or F grades, or to improve overall standing). When a course is retaken:
- Grade Replacement: The new grade obtained in the retake attempt replaces the previous grade in the calculation of your Cumulative CGPA.
- Credits Adjustment: The course credits are counted only once in the total completed credits list (unless the previous grade was an F, which didn't award any credits initially).
- Transcript Details: All attempts remain documented on your official academic transcript, but only the latest grade is factored into your final CGPA calculation.
Our **EWU CGPA Calculator** handles this logic natively. Adding a retake row automatically adjusts the total completed credits and substitutes the old grade with the new grade.
EWU Old vs New Grading System
East West University uses the **New Grading System** by default. However, students from older batches might have their records evaluated under the **EWU Old Grading System**. To verify your exact grading system and check completed credits, log in to the East West Student Portal (portal.ewubd.edu).
3 Tips for Improving Your CGPA
Maintaining a strong CGPA is vital for academic scholarships, future career opportunities, and postgraduate admissions. Here are a few strategic tips based on the EWU grading system:
- Understand the Impact of High-Credit Courses: A good grade in a 4.5-credit course has a much greater positive impact on your CGPA than the same grade in a 3-credit course. Focus your efforts on securing high grades in these core, high-credit courses.
- Plan Ahead with the Calculator: Use this tool not just to calculate past performance, but to plan for the future. Enter hypothetical grades for your current courses to see how different outcomes could affect your final CGPA. This can help you set realistic academic goals for the semester.