University of Sydney

USyd WAM Calculator

The University of Sydney uses WAM as its sole academic performance metric. USyd does not calculate or issue a GPA.¹

Formula

WAM = Σ(mark × credit points) ÷ Σ(credit points)

Worked example

Unit	Mark	Credit points	Mark × CP
BUSS1020	72	6	432
BUSS2000	85	6	510
BUSS3000	78	6	468
Total		18	1410

WAM = 1410 ÷ 18 = 78.33

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Your WAM

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Inclusions and exclusions

What counts in your USyd WAM

Status	Detail
Included	All units allocated a numeric mark (pass and fail)
Included	Failed attempts and the later pass if you repeat a unit. Both count.
Excluded	OLE units from Semester 1 2025 onwards (graded SR/FR, not included in WAM)
Included	OLE units completed before Semester 1 2025 that received a numeric mark
Note	USyd does not issue a GPA. Contact the requesting institution for their conversion formula
Note	Some faculties calculate a separate Honours WAM (HWAM), e.g. Engineering, Education, Health Sciences

Honours thresholds

USyd Honours WAM requirements

Faculty resolutions vary. Check your faculty for the exact threshold.

WAM	Honours level	Classification
85+	H1	First Class (some faculties use 80+)
75–84	H2A	Second Class, Division A
70–74	H2B	Second Class, Division B

FAQ

Common questions

Does USyd calculate a GPA?

No. The University of Sydney does not calculate or issue a GPA. WAM is the sole official academic performance metric. If another institution requests a GPA, contact them directly for their preferred conversion formula. USyd itself will not provide one.

Do failed units count towards my USyd WAM?

Yes. At USyd, all units with a numeric mark are included in WAM, including failed attempts. If you repeat a unit, both the failed attempt and the later pass are included in the calculation. This means repeat attempts can drag your WAM down even after you pass.

What happens to OLE units in my USyd WAM from Semester 1 2025?

From Semester 1 2025, Open Learning Environment (OLE) units at USyd are graded SR (Satisfied Requirements) or FR (Failed Requirements) and are excluded from WAM. OLE units completed before Semester 1 2025 that received a numeric mark are still included in WAM under the previous rules.

Sources

¹University of Sydney - Weighted Average Mark

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