NWU Weighted Average Mark (WAM) Calculator

• 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

WAMResult
75% and abovePass with Distinction (Cum Laude)
50% – 74%Academic Pass
Below 50%Fail

How It Works

ExampleValue
Module A — 80% × 12 credits960
Module B — 70% × 12 credits840
Total credits24
WAM75.00%
ResultDistinction (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.
Module Final Mark (%) Credits