The RVU PA Program uses a pass/fail grading system to assess student performance. No letter grades are given. At the end of each course, students will receive a grade of Pass (P), Fail (F), Incomplete (IN), Pass with Remediation (PX), or Withdrawal (W).
Pass (P): Awarded to students who meet A grade the minimum requirements established in each course by the Course Director and detailed in the course syllabus.
Fail (F): Given when a student fails to complete the retake of incomplete course requirements, fails to meet professionalism expectations, or does not pass formal remediation for a failed course. Failing grades will be reviewed by the Student Assessment and Promotions Committee (SAPC).
In Progress (IP): A temporary grade assigned when a student cannot complete course requirements due to illness or extenuating circumstances while passing the course at the time the grade is given. Upon completion of requirements, the Course Director will submit a grade change, replacing IP with either Pass (P) or Fail (F). If the requirements are not completed within one academic year, the grade will convert to Fail (F). If a student withdraws from the program with an IP grade, it will convert to Incomplete (IN) on their transcript.
Incomplete (IN): Assigned when a student has not completed all course requirements by the end of the course/rotation. A successful completion of the required components is needed, and students have one attempt to retake the necessary components. If successful, they receive a Pass (P); if not, the grade changes to Fail (F). The final grade will be denoted on the official transcript. Failure to rectify an Incomplete (IN) may hinder progress to the next level of training, potentially resulting in extended program duration and delayed graduation. After one academic year, the Incomplete (IN) will convert to Fail (F) if not resolved. If students receive more than one (1) Incomplete grade, the SAPC may recommend deceleration (see Student Performance and Remediation Section).
Pass with Remediation (PX): Assigned to students who fail (F) a course and then complete formal remediation, after which the Fail (F) grade converts to Pass with Remediation (PX).
Withdrawal (W): Indicates registration or grade status and is not assigned by the instructor. Withdrawal from a course requires SAPC permission; doing so typically leads to program withdrawal since courses must be completed sequentially. Withdrawal (W) is recorded on the permanent record. Students who do not officially withdraw will receive Fail (F) grades for all coursework.
Students must complete all coursework for the academic year before progressing to the next level. If a student fails to complete the prescribed course of study satisfactorily, they must appear before the SAPC for further review. All courses and program requirements must be completed in accordance with program and course timelines for graduation.
(See Didactic and Clinical Grading Schemas below)
