THE BASICS
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Knowing what you can expect and what is expected of you will help you plan your studying more effectively and complete exams/assignments in a way that best shows your understanding of the material (which usually leads to higher marks).
Navigating academics can feel like a daunting task, but we’ve got you covered. Here is a guide to the basics about the academic structure at UBC. GRADING SCALE In most faculties, you will receive a percentage grade, which translates to the following letter grades: an A+ is 90–100 per cent, an A is 85–89 per cent, an A- is 80–84 per cent, a B+ is 76–79 per cent, a B is 72–75 per cent, a B- is 68–71 per cent, a C+ is 64–67 per cent, a C is 60–63 per cent, a C- is 55–59 per 10 | ACADEMICS
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cent, a D is 50–54 per cent and an F is 0–49 per cent. Unlike other schools, UBC does not formally report GPA on a 4.0 or 4.33 scale. Instead when applying to majors and scholarships, UBC uses your percentage average. If you are applying for post-graduate programs, you will need to use that school’s GPA conversion table. CREDIT/D/FAIL Generally, you can take courses outside of your degree requirements on a Credit/D/
