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Downers Grove, IL Campus Catalog
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College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus
- Mission
- Accreditation
- Degree Description
- Curriculum Outcomes
- Admissions
- Graduation Requirements for the Pharm.D. Program
- Licensure Requirements
- Pharm D. Curriculum
- Departments
- 2016 Core Course Descriptions
- 2021 Core Course Descriptions
- Elective Course Descriptions
- Student Academic Policies
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Student Administrative Policies
- Absence Reporting Procedure
- Requesting an Excused Absence for Personal Reasons
- Advanced Standing in the Pharm.D. Program
- Attendance
- Class Standing
- College Resolution on Comprehensive Assessment in Coursework
- Dean’s List
- Disciplinary Probation
- Faculty Mentorship
- Grades
- Graduation Honors in the Pharm.D. Program
- Last Day to Add/Drop Module Classes or IPPE and APPE Courses
- Leave of Absence from APPEs in the Pharm.D. Program
- Liaison Committees
- Awards and Scholarships
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty
- Pharmacy Practice Faculty
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College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus
Letter grades corresponding to the level of achievement in each course are assigned based on the results of examinations, required coursework, and, as applicable, other criteria established for each course. Individual faculty have the prerogative to use a plus/minus letter grading system or a whole letter grading system. Elective courses may be offered as pass/fail upon the direction of the faculty. The following letter grades are not used for any courses: "C-", "D+", "D", or "D-".
Courses are recorded in terms of quarter hour(s) of credit. 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 those courses gives the grade point average.
Grades reported as "W", "WF", and "P" are recorded on a student's permanent record but are not used in the calculation of a student's grade point average. Similarly, a grade of "I" or "IP" may be assigned and is used only when special/extenuating circumstances exist (e.g., prolonged illness, family crisis, etc.), which prevent a student from completing the necessary course requirements on time in order to receive a grade.
Any request for an extension to complete course or APPE requirements must be approved first by the course director responsible for the course or APPE.
If a student receives a failing grade ("F") in a course or pharmacy practice experience, that grade will be recorded on the student's transcript. If a course re-examination is successfully completed, a minimally passing grade is registered in place of the "F" and the student's cumulative grade point average will reflect the change. If a student is unsuccessful at re-examination, the grade of "F" will remain.
Grade for Retaken Course
If a student receives a failing grade, that grade is recorded on the transcript as a letter grade (an "F" entry). This deficiency may be corrected as recommended by the Student Promotion and Graduation Committee. Upon repetition of a failed course, the original grade of "F" remains on the transcript, and the repeated course and new grade are entered on the transcript. The grade of the failed course repeated and passed at Midwestern University, or at an outside institution is recorded on the transcript as a grade of "C". For all failed experiential rotations at Midwestern University College of Pharmacy that are repeated and passed, a grade of "C" will be recorded on the transcript. For both didactic coursework and experiential rotations that are repeated, the orginial failing grade will remain on the transcript but will not be included in the GPA calculations. The grade of "C" will be included in the GPA calculation. If a repeated didactic course or experiential rotation is failed, a grade of "F" is again recorded on the transcript. Students who fail a course or rotation a second time may be recommended for dismissal as described in the COP Student Promotion and Graduation Committee Recommendations Guidelines.
Grade and Quality Point Scale for Students Admitted in Fall 2008 or Thereafter
Grade |
Quality Points |
Comments |
A |
4.000 |
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A- |
3.670 |
- |
B+ |
3.330 |
- |
B |
3.000 |
- |
B- |
2.670 |
- |
C+ |
2.330 |
- |
C |
2.000 |
- |
F |
0.000 |
- |
I |
0.000 |
An Incomplete (I) grade may be assigned by an instructor when a student's work is of passing quality but incomplete, or if a student qualifies for re-examination. It is the responsibility of the student to request an extension from the course instructor. By assigning an "I" grade, it is implied that an instructor agrees that the student has a valid reason and should be given additional time to complete required coursework. All incomplete grades must be resolved within 10 calendar days starting from the last day of final examinations for the quarter. In the case of courses ending prior to final exam week, it is the obligation of the course director to monitor the use and resolution of the incomplete grade with notice to the Registrar. |
IP |
0.000 |
An In-Progress (IP) grade may be assigned when extenuating circumstances make it necessary to extend the grade completion period past 10 calendar days (e.g. illness, family death). Authorization by the Dean is required, and the completion period should not typically exceed one quarter. |
P |
0.000 |
Pass (for a pass/fail course); designation indicates that the student has made satisfactory progress or completed required coursework satisfactorily. Grade of "P" is counted toward credit hour accruals for graduation but does not affect GPA calculations. |
F |
0.000 |
Fail (for a pass/fail course); designation indicates that the student has not made satisfactory progress or completed required coursework satisfactorily. Grade of "F" is counted toward credit hour accruals as attempted but not completed. Grade of "F" is calculated into the GPA (quality points are lowered due to unsuccessful course completion). |
W |
0.000 |
Withdrawal is given if the work completed up to the time of withdrawal was satisfactory. This grade is not counted in any GPA calculation and is not counted in credit hour accruals for graduation. |
WF |
0.000 |
Withdrawal/Failing is given if the work completed up to the time of withdrawal is below the passing grade level for the Program/School. This grade is not counted in any GPA calculation and is not counted in credit hour accruals for graduation. |
AU |
0.000 |
This designation indicates an audited course in which a student is registered with the understanding that neither academic credit nor a grade is earned. The status of the course cannot be changed from audit to full credit after the start of the quarter. The designation AU is not counted in the GPA calculation. |
AP |
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This designation indicates the decision of a college to award academic credit that precludes a student from taking required course work. The designation of Advanced Placement (AP) is applied toward credit hour accruals, but is not counted in the GPA calculation. |