• NWU uses a percentage-based weighted average mark (WAM) system.
• Enter your final percentage (0–100) and credit value for each module.
• WAM = (Sum of Mark × Credits) ÷ Total Credits.
• Distinction (Cum Laude) requires a WAM of 75% or above across all core modules.
Standardised to NWU General Academic Rules 2023
NWU Classification Scale
WAM
Result
75% and above
Pass with Distinction (Cum Laude)
50% – 74%
Academic Pass
Below 50%
Fail
How It Works
Example
Value
Module A — 80% × 12 credits
960
Module B — 70% × 12 credits
840
Total credits
24
WAM
75.00%
Result
Distinction (Cum Laude)
NOTE:
• 50% is the minimum pass mark per module at NWU — per official academic rules.
• Distinction (Cum Laude) requires 75%+ WAM across all core modules and completion within minimum time.
• NWU does not use a GPA scale — results are expressed as a weighted average percentage.
• Credit values vary — check your NWU yearbook or student portal for your module credits.