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Williams College GPA Calculator

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This semester

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How grades convert to points here

Williams College applies the standard plus/minus scale — 3.7 for A-, 3.3 for B+, 2.7 for B-. Small differences per course, but across 32 or 40 courses they are what separates a 3.5 from a 3.9.

Pass/Fail and Credit/No Credit courses count toward graduation credit hours but contribute no grade points to GPA.

Latin honors at Williams College

Williams College awards Latin honors by class rank rather than a fixed GPA. Summa cum laude: top 2% of the graduating class; magna cum laude: next 13% (up to top 15%); cum laude: next 20% (up to top 35%).

A percentile system means the threshold is only known after the class graduates. Published historical cutoffs are the best available guide, but treat them as approximate — grade inflation pushes them up over time, and a strong cohort pushes them up faster.

Standing, honors lists, and retakes

Williams College sets Dean's List at 3.50 for the term. Most schools also require a minimum credit load of letter-graded courses, so a light semester or a heavy pass/fail load can disqualify an otherwise-strong GPA.

On repeated courses: Students may only repeat a course in which they received an E (fail) or a W (withdrawal).

Worth knowing about Williams College

Williams grades on an A-through-E scale (E is the failing grade, not F), and its January 'Winter Study' term requires at least a Perfunctory Pass to remain in good standing.

Grading policy compiled from Williams College's registrar and academic catalog. Policies change; the registrar is authoritative. See our methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Williams College use plus/minus grading?▾
Yes. A- counts as 3.7, B+ as 3.3, and so on — each modifier shifts the value by 0.3 points.
What GPA do you need for honors at Williams College?▾
There is no fixed number. Summa cum laude: top 2% of the graduating class; magna cum laude: next 13% (up to top 15%); cum laude: next 20% (up to top 35%)., so the qualifying GPA is determined after grades are final and moves from year to year. Historical cutoffs are the best guide available in advance, but treat them as approximate.
If I retake a course at Williams College, does the old grade still count?▾
Students may only repeat a course in which they received an E (fail) or a W (withdrawal).
Will this match what my registrar shows?▾
It should track your official GPA for standard coursework at Williams College. Discrepancies usually come from transfer credit, pass/fail courses, or a repeat policy applied to an earlier attempt — all of which the registrar handles and a calculator cannot see.

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