Policies and Handbooks
Handbooks and Manuals
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Grading Policy
All assessments and course grades are recorded to the hundredths decimal point (2 decimal points) Example: 69.77656 will be recorded as a 69.78 and a 3.456 GPA will be recorded as a 3.46. There is no rounding of grades involving whole numbers (ones, tens, and hundreds digits). Therefore, students will need to achieve a whole number grade which equals or surpasses the benchmark listed. For example, a 69.987, recorded as a 69.99 is a final grade of an “F”.
The Course Director will make all final decisions regarding student grades. Failure to comply with all aspects of the course goals, learning objectives, and other attributes described in the course syllabus may adversely affect the student’s grade.
- A = 90 and above
- B+ = 87-89.99
- B = 80-86.99
- C+ = 77-79.99
- C = 70-76.99
- F = 0-69.99
- I = Incomplete
Policies
All program policies can be found in the PA Program Student Handbook, University Student Handbook, and/or Academic Catalog.
Specific policies for Academic Year Fall 2024- Summer 2025 can be found below for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) program at Saint Joseph's University
- A3.01 Procedures for Application of PA Policies
- Withdrawal and Refunds (A3.15D; A1.02k)
- A3.03 Clinical Rotation Site Procurement Policy
- A3.04 PA Student Employment for Program Policy
- A3.05 Students as Instructors of Staff Policy
- A3.06 Student Identification Policy
- A3.07A and B Immunization and Travel Health Policy
- A3.08A Infectious and Environmental Hazards Prevention Policy and A3.08B and C Sharps and Infectious Disease Post Exposure Policies and Procedures
- A3.09 Medical Provider Policy
- A3.10 Procedures for Timely Access and/or Referral of Students With Personal Issues
- A3.15a Required Academic Standards
- A3.15b Progression and Completion Requirements
- A3.15c Remediation Policy
- A3.15c Deceleration Policy
- A3.15d Withdrawal Policy
- A3.15e Physician Assistant Student Employment Policy
- A3.15f A3.15g, A1.02j Student Grievances, Appeals, Allegations of Harassment, Student Mistreatment
- A3.19 Student Medical Record Policy
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