General Grading System

The University system for grading is as follows:

• P - Pass
• F - Fail

 Other status notations:

• H - Honors
• W - Withdrawal
• PP - Pass Proficiency Exam
• I - Incomplete
•  # - Graded at Sequence End
• IP - In Progress
• NC - No Credit given
• AU – Audit

• Failure (F): Denotes that a student does not demonstrate competency or does not complete the course or clerkship requirements at a satisfactory level as outlined in the syllabus

• Honors (H): Denotes select Podiatry courses and Medical extramural courses in which a student has been given the distinction of honors

• Withdrawal (W): The formal termination of course registration for a quarter

• Pass Proficiency Exam (PP): Denotes that student has successfully passed a proficiency exam for a specific course and is reported to the Registrar’s office (SCPM & CMS)

• Incomplete (I): A temporary notation that a grade cannot be determined because the student has been unable to complete part of the course due to extenuating circumstances. 

• In Progress (IP): Assigned for a course which is currently in progress

• No Credit given (NC): No credit is recorded

• Audit (AU): Enrollment for a course whereby the student does not earn academic credit.    Written permission of the appropriate department chair and/or dean is required. Tuition and fees are applicable