GPA Scale at ODU

Hey there! Since every school has its own way of doing things, I'm a bit curious about how ODU scales GPA. Is it on a 4.0 scale or something different? Is there a weighted system?

Hello! Old Dominion University (ODU) does indeed scale the GPA on the standard 4.0 scale. In the grading system at ODU, an A (excellent) corresponds to a 4.0, a B (good) to a 3.0, a C (fair) to a 2.0, and a D (poor) to a 1.0 score. An F translates to a 0.0 GPA and indicates a failing grade.

In terms of weighting, it's important to understand that colleges often recalculate GPAs based on their policies. If ODU does this, they would likely unweight grades first, putting all students on a level playing field, regardless of whether they took regular, honors, or AP/IB classes in high school. They're then going to look at the rigor of your schedule, seeing how many honors, IB, AP, or dual enrollment classes you took relative to what was offered at your school. So, doing well in more challenging classes will still benefit your application, even if ODU does a recalculation.

However, as an applicant, it's always a good idea to check with ODU's Admissions Office or their website for the most specific and updated information. Each institution may have subtle differences in the way they evaluate academic performance.