School of Medicine Grading System
Summary
The following grades are used in reporting on the performance of students in the M.D. program and in the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies program.
Policy Statement
Definition and Explanation of Grading Systems
Grade | Description |
Pass (+) | Indicates that the student has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the department or teaching group responsible for the course that the student has mastered the material taught in the course. |
Fail (-) | Indicates that the student has not demonstrated to the satisfaction of the department or teaching group responsible for the course that the student has mastered the material taught in the course. |
Incomplete (I) | Indicates that extenuating medical or personal circumstances have prevented the student from completing the course requirements. This grade is given when requested by the student with the prior approval of an Advising Dean in the School of Medicine. |
Continuing (N) | Indicates that the course has not concluded and the student is continuing the course. |
Exempt (Ex) | Indicates a course that is exempted by examination. No units are awarded. |
GNR | The notation 'GNR' appears when no grade has been reported to the Registrar. The 'GNR' notation remains on the transcript until a grade has been reported (effective Autumn Quarter 2009-10). |
In general, a 'Fail' grade can be cleared by repeating and passing the particular course or by other arrangement prescribed by the department or teaching group. An 'Incomplete' grade can be made up in a manner specified by the department or teaching group within a reasonable time; if the deficiency is not made up within the specified time, the 'Incomplete' grade becomes a 'Fail' grade. The opportunity to clear a 'Fail' grade or an 'Incomplete' grade cannot be extended to individuals who are not registered or eligible to register as students in the M.D. program. For more specific information, see the Assessment of Student Academic Performance website.
Contact Information
Academic Records and Enrollment, Office of the University Registrar