Grades
The following grade scale will be used in the School:
| Course Grade School | Course Grade | Corresponding Grade Points |
|---|---|---|
| 93 - 100 | A | 4.0 |
| 87 - 92 | B+ | 3.5 |
| 80 - 86 | B | 3.0 |
| 75 - 79 | C+ | 2.5 |
| 70 - 74 | C | 2.0 |
| < 69, Fail | F* | 0 |
| Pass | P* | 0 |
| W** | 0 | |
| I*** | 0 |
A “P” grade for a course is not computed in the student’s grade point average, but the credits earned are counted as credits toward graduation.
A “F” grade for a course is included in a student’s grade point average.
**W = Withdrawal with written official permission of the faculty by the stated University deadline. After the 8th week of the semester, students can only withdraw for medical reasons, supported by written documentation from a physician or other extremely serious circumstances as determined by the dean of the School of Pharmacy in consultation with the course instructor. Students who do not officially withdraw from a course and stops attending class will receive a grade of F.
***I = Incomplete grade is granted only for reasons clearly beyond the student’s control and under the following circumstances: a) a serious illness or emergency is preventing the student from completing the work for the course; b) the student must submit all required work to the course instructor by the instructor stipulated deadline or no later than the third week of the following semester. No extensions will be granted. Failure to submit the required work will result in an automatic F grade. The final determination of the I grade is the responsibility of the course instructor.
Grade Point Average
Multiplication of the credits for a course by the numeric value for the grade awarded gives the number of quality points earned for a course. Dividing the total number of quality points earned in courses by the total number of credits in these courses gives the grade point average. Transfer credits are not including in the calculation of the grade point average.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Rotations do not count toward grade point average.
Repeating a Course
A student must repeat any required course that s/he fails. A course may be repeated only once. Only the higher grade will be counted in the student’s cumulative GPA, and only the credits for the most recent attempt for the course will be counted toward the credits needed for graduation. However, both grades will appear on the student’s official transcript. The repeated course must be taken at Notre Dame.
Transfer Credits
Matriculated students in the School of Pharmacy may transfer credit(s) for course(s) approved by the SOP Curriculum Committee that satisfy elective course requirements. A minimum grade of ‘C’ (not C minus) must be earned to receive credit at Notre Dame of Maryland University.
Dean's List
Following each semester, the School recognizes students for the Dean's List who have distinguished themselves by achieving a GPA of 3.50 or better for the semester. This applies to full-time didactic coursework only. Only students currently taking a normal academic course load are eligible for the Dean’s List. Students who are on academic or disciplinary probation and/or an academic improvement contract are not eligible for the Dean’s List.