The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine employs a five-point grading system, using designations of Honors, High Pass, Pass, Low Pass and Fail.  The College of Medicine does not calculate a cumulative grade point average.  The grade of Incomplete is used only when a student has not been able to complete the course requirements within the time allotted for the course, for some acute and unexpected circumstances beyond the student's control.

Full Satisfactory Academic Performance

"Fully satisfactory academic performance" means that the student has earned a grade of at least Pass in any course or clerkship.  A grade of Low Pass is not considered to be a fully satisfactory performance.  Any grade less than Pass will be reviewed by the Academic Standing Committee.

Evaluations are due in the Registrar's office 60 days after a course has been completed.