How is OTCAS GPA calculated?

OTCAS GPA is calculated by converting each letter grade into standardized OTCAS grade points, converting quarter hours into semester hours when needed, multiplying grade points by credit hours to get quality points, and dividing total quality points by attempted credits for each GPA bucket. That is the same core method OTCAS uses to standardize GPA from transcripts across applicants.

Does OTCAS count repeated courses and failed classes?

Yes. OTCAS includes both the original attempt and the repeated attempt, and failed coursework stays in the GPA. WF is treated the same as F at 0.00, while a regular W is not included in GPA.

What counts toward the OTCAS science GPA?

OTCAS science GPA generally includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Other Science coursework, including classes such as anatomy and physiology when they are treated as science subjects.

What coursework does OTCAS exclude from GPA?

OTCAS excludes non-graded credits such as pass/fail or credit/no-credit work when no letter grade is assigned. AP, CLEP, and in-progress coursework are also excluded unless official graded credit appears, and a regular W does not count toward GPA.

What OTCAS GPA is competitive for occupational therapy programs?

An OTCAS overall GPA around 3.5 or above is generally strong for many OTD and MOT programs, while applicants in the low-to-mid 3s can still be competitive with strong prerequisite performance, a solid school list, and an otherwise balanced application.

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OTCAS GPA Calculator

Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service — OTD and MOT GPA with prerequisite tracking

Calculator

OTCAS course entry

Enter every graded course attempt, tag prerequisite coursework, and estimate the occupational therapy application GPA views most programs review most closely.

Prerequisite GPAScience GPA

OTCAS rules that affect your numbers

All repeated courses count. Retakes do not replace the earlier grade.
Quarter-hour coursework is converted to semester hours using × 0.667.
WF is treated as F at 0.00, while a regular W is excluded.
Many OT programs pay especially close attention to prerequisite GPA.

Enter Your Courses

Each row contributes to the OTCAS semester-standardized GPA totals.

Course Name

Credits

Grade

OTCAS GPA Summary

Occupational therapy application GPA with prerequisite tracking.

Overall GPA

4.00

9.0 cr

Science GPA

4.00

9.0 cr

Math GPA

0.00

0.0 cr

Prereqs GPA

0.00

0.0 cr

UG GPA

4.00

9.0 cr

About This OTCAS GPA Calculator

This OTCAS GPA calculator is built for occupational therapy school applicants who need to estimate the GPA views commonly reviewed in OTD and MOT admissions: overall GPA, science GPA, math GPA, prerequisite GPA, and cumulative undergraduate GPA. It also converts quarter-hour coursework into semester hours using the standard OTCAS approach and reflects the rule that repeated courses still count.

How to Use the OTCAS GPA Calculator

Follow these steps for an accurate OTCAS GPA result

1Enter Every Graded Course Attempt

Add every graded course from every college or university you attended. OTCAS includes repeated coursework and combines all institutions when it recalculates GPA from transcripts.

2Choose the Right Subject Category

Classify each course as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Other Science, or Non-Science. Those choices determine what counts toward your OTCAS science GPA and math GPA.

3Set Units and Academic Level

Mark each course as semester or quarter credit and choose whether it belongs to undergraduate, post-bacc, or graduate work. Quarter hours are converted to semester hours using the OTCAS 0.667 factor used when OTCAS recalculates GPA from transcripts.

4Flag Prerequisite Coursework

Use the prerequisite toggle for the OT program requirements you want to isolate. Many occupational therapy programs care strongly about prerequisite GPA in addition to the cumulative number.

5Review OT Admissions GPA Buckets Together

Compare your overall GPA, science GPA, math GPA, prerequisite GPA, and cumulative undergraduate GPA before you apply. Official OTCAS verification can still differ if course classification changes or coursework is categorized differently.

OTCAS Grade Conversion Scale

OTCAS uses a standardized 4.0 grade scale for occupational therapy school applications, and WF is treated the same as F at 0.00.

A4.00

A-3.67

B+3.33

B3.00

B-2.67

C+2.33

C2.00

C-1.67

D+1.33

D1.00

D-0.67

F / WF0.00

OTCAS GPA Types Explained

Overall GPA

Includes all graded coursework from all institutions after credit standardization to semester hours. This is the main cumulative OTCAS GPA most applicants check first.

Science GPA

Includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Other Science coursework, including anatomy and physiology when classified as science.

Math GPA

Separates mathematics coursework so you can see your quantitative readiness on its own.

Prerequisite GPA

Includes only the courses you mark as OT prerequisites, which matters because many occupational therapy programs emphasize prerequisite performance and use it as a key OT-specific GPA view.

Undergraduate GPA

Separates cumulative undergraduate and post-baccalaureate work from graduate study for a clearer pre-OT baseline.

Academic Trend

Admissions readers still look at how your coursework developed over time, even when the final cumulative GPA is the first number they see.

How OTCAS Calculates GPA

1The Formula

OTCAS GPA = Σ (Semester-Standardized Credits × Grade Points)

Σ Semester-Standardized Credits

Quarter-hour classes are first converted into semester hours, then quality points are calculated and averaged across each OTCAS GPA bucket.

2Key OTCAS Rules

•All attempts count, including repeated courses.
•All institutions count, not just your current school.
•Quarter hours are converted into semester hours using 0.667 before GPA is computed.
•WF is treated as F, while a regular W is not included in GPA.
•Non-graded credits are excluded, including pass/fail work without a letter grade.
•Prerequisite GPA matters, because many OT programs weigh required-course performance heavily.

Example GPA Calculation - OTCAS GPA Calculator

See how GPA is computed step-by-step on the OTCAS Standardized 4.0 Scale

Course	Credits	Grade	Grade Points	Quality Points
Anatomy and Physiology I	4	A	4.00	16.00
Developmental Psychology	3	B+	3.33	9.99
Statistics	3	A-	3.67	11.01
General Chemistry I	4	B	3.00	12.00
Total	14			49.00

Calculation

GPA = 49.00 ÷ 14 = 3.50

Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours = Cumulative GPA

Calculate Your Own GPA ↑

Competitive OTCAS GPA Ranges

3.5 – 4.0

Strong for Many OTD / MOT Programs

3.2 – 3.49

Competitive With Strong Prereqs

3.0 – 3.19

May Need Strong OT-Specific Coursework

These ranges are approximate planning references based on common occupational therapy admissions expectations and are not official program cutoffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about calculating GPA at OTCAS

Many occupational therapy programs look first at the overall GPA and prerequisite GPA, while science GPA and cumulative undergraduate GPA are also important supporting views. Programs often use those numbers together to judge readiness for OTD or MOT coursework.

Still have questions?

For official GPA rules and academic policies, contact the OTCAS Registrar's Office or your academic advisor.

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This OTCAS GPA calculator is an independent educational tool and is not affiliated with OTCAS or any occupational therapy program. For official application GPA calculations, refer to your verified OTCAS coursework summary and transcript processing.