University of Calgary (Alberta)
Canada
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's or specialized degree (4-5 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year bachelor's degree.
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1945. Usual admission requirement is completion of grade 12 with appropriate subjects.
Grading system:
A | 4.0 | C | 2.0 |
A- | 3.7 | C- | 1.7 |
B+ | 3.3 | D+ | 1.3 |
B | 3.0 | D | 1.0 |
B- | 2.7 | F | 0.0 |
C+ | 2.3 |
Arts and science honours degrees awarded in class I honours or honours; if insufficient for honours, may be awarded with a specialization, i.e. BA Special. Some degrees awarded with distinction; some not classified. Grades reported by sessions.
Language of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1-2 years after specified first degree (varies in programs with different requirements such as no full time study requirements and/or residency or admission requirements.) Degrees not classified.
Ph.D.: 3 years after honours bachelor's degree, 2 years after master's degree; degrees not classified.
Last updated: Jul 10, 2008