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General Information
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The minimum passing grade in all courses
taken at the University is “D-.” At the conclusion
of each semester of study, students are
expected to have a cumulative GPA of at least
2.0, unless a higher GPA is specified by their
program. For the purposes of these academic
regulations, “good academic standing” shall be
defined as maintenance of a cumulative GPA
of at least 2.0 and not more than one failing
grade (“F”) in the most recent semester, irrespective
of cumulative GPA.
To progress into the third year of a curriculum,
students must have completed and
passed all required first- and second-year
courses and achieved at least the minimum
cumulative GPA required by their major.
All students must achieve a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.0 by the end of the
spring semester of their second year, unless a
higher standard is specified by their program
(see specific requirements below). The minimum
cumulative GPA must be achieved by
May 15 (end of the spring semester) of the
second year. A second-year student who has
achieved the minimum cumulative GPA as
of May 15 but who has not completed or has
failed a required course must satisfactorily
complete the required course by August 15 of
the same year with the minimum cumulative
GPA or above, in order to progress into the third year of a curriculum.
The academic records of all second-year students are evaluated by the corresponding
program director/department chairperson and
the college dean responsible for their degree
program. Those students who do not meet the
criteria for progression into the third year of
the curriculum will be referred to the appropriate
faculty sub-council.
The faculty sub-council may:
- Drop the student from the University
rolls; or
- Provide the student an opportunity to
attain the required GPA within a maximum
of two additional semesters while
assigned a full course load, including
reassignment to courses in which a minimum
final grade of “C” was not achieved
(subject to policy on “Repetition of a
Course/Grade Replacement”).
Biological Sciences
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Students in the baccalaureate degree program
in biology, microbiology, or environmental
science must achieve a grade of “C-”
or better in courses at the 200 level and above
to count these courses toward the minimum
biology credits required in the degree program
for graduation.
Physical therapy majors must achieve a minimum
grade of “C” (or “P” if taking pass/fail) in
all courses with the prefix PT (physical therapy)
in order to progress to any other courses for
which the completed course is a prerequisite.
They must also achieve a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.50 by the end of the fall semester of
their second year and maintain that cumulative
GPA through the end of spring semester of
their second year. DPT students graduating in
2009 and beyond must achieve a minimum
grade of “C” or “P” in pass/fail courses in the
professional phase of the program and a minimum
grade of “B-” in the second and third
professional years in all courses with the prefix
PT in order to progress to any other course for
which the completed course is a prerequisite.
Pre-professional Curriculum—
In the pre-professional curriculum all
DPT physical therapy majors must
achieve a minimum grade of “C” (or “P”
in pass/fail courses) in all courses
required to meet the Core Curriculum
and pre-requisites of the physical therapy
program. They must also achieve a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.50 by the
end of the fall semester of their last
pre-professional year and maintain
that cumulative GPA through the
end of spring semester of their last
pre-professional year.
Professional Curriculum—
Physical therapy students graduating in
classes 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 must
achieve a minimum grade of “C” (or “P”
in pass/fail courses) in all courses with the
prefix PT in order to progress to any
other course for which the completed
course is a prerequisite in the professional
phase of the program, unless otherwise
indicated in the course syllabus. DPT
students graduating in classes 2009 and
beyond must achieve a minimum grade
of “C” (or “P” in pass/fail courses) in the
first professional year of the program, and
a minimum grade of “B-” in the second
and third professional years in all courses
with the prefix “PT” in order to progress
to any other course for which the completed
course is a prerequisite.
Physician Assistant |
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Physician assistant majors must achieve a
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 by the end
of the fall semester of their third year to apply
for the professional phase of the program. See
the physician assistant section in the College
of Health Sciences section for a complete list
of criteria for progressing into the professional
phase of the program.
Occupational Therapy |
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Occupational therapy majors must achieve a
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30 by the end
of the spring semester of their second year and
maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30
throughout the remainder of the program.
Entry-Level Doctor of Pharmacy |
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Students in the entry-level doctor of pharmacy
program must successfully complete all
three proficiencies before progressing to their
clerkship rotations. The three proficiencies are:
- Writing proficiency examination or
equivalent; students admitted into the
graduating classes of 2008 or beyond
must complete the writing proficiency
exam prior to entering the third professional
year
- Red Cross Standard First Aid and Adult
CPR courses
- Pharmaceutical Calculations Proficiency
Examination (must be accomplished in
the final didactic semester)
Graduating Class of 2005—
Students admitted into the entry-level
doctor of pharmacy program, graduating Class of 2005, must achieve a minimum
grade of “C-” (“P” if taking pass/fail election)
in all courses with the prefix PA,
PC, PH, or PP in order to progress in
the program. These students must also
maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of
2.30 throughout years three through six
(the professional years) of the program.
Graduating Classes of 2006–2008—
To progress in the entry-level doctor of
pharmacy program, students admitted
into the graduating Classes of 2006,
2007, and 2008 must achieve a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.30 by August
15 following the second year and maintain
a minimum semester GPA of 2.30
in every semester of years three through
six (the professional years).
Graduating Classes of 2009
and Beyond—
To progress into the third year (first professional
year) of the entry-level doctor of
pharmacy curriculum, students must
achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of
2.50 by the end of the spring semester of
the second year, successfully complete and
pass all required first- and second-year courses by the end of the spring semester
of the second year, and have taken all
required courses at USP since matriculation.
Students who fail to meet these
requirements will be withdrawn from the
doctor of pharmacy program. Students
with a cumulative GPA of 2.30 and
above, who have not met all the requirements
above may apply for readmission
into the third year (first professional year)
of the doctor of pharmacy program.
During years three through six (the professional
years), students who do not
achieve a semester GPA of 2.30 or higher
will be placed on program probation.
Academic Probation, Program Probation |
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The college deans will review the scholastic
progress of all students at the end of each
semester. Students who have not achieved the
required minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, or
who have received a failing grade (“F”) in two
or more courses in the most recent semester,
will be placed on academic probation.
Entry-level doctor of pharmacy students are
subject to program probation. Students admitted
into the graduating class of 2006, 2007,
and 2008 must leave the program if, during
the professional years of the program, they
exceed two consecutive or three nonconsecutive
full-time semesters in which they do not
meet the required minimum semester GPA.
Students admitted into the graduating class of
2009 or beyond will be withdrawn from the
program if, during the professional years (years
3–6), they exceed two full-time semesters in
which they do not meet the required minimum
semester GPA.
Students in other majors who do not
achieve the course grades or cumulative
GPA necessary to qualify for good academic
standing may, at the option of the faculty, be
granted a second consecutive semester of
probation or a second or third nonconsecutive
semester of probation in which to meet
the required academic standards.
No student will be permitted more than
two consecutive or three nonconsecutive
semesters of academic probation.
Students on academic probation are
expected to consult regularly with their
advisors and program director and to utilize
support services provided by the Division
of Student Affairs.
Following the close of each semester, the
Dean’s List is posted, recognizing those
full-time students who have achieved high
scholastic distinction. Those students who
prefer not to have their names posted should
notify the office of the appropriate college
dean. Those named to the Dean’s List must
have completed and passed all assigned
courses with no grade below “C” and
attained a semester GPA of 3.40 or above.
Students on disciplinary censure or disciplinary
probation are not eligible for the
Dean’s List.
Writing Proficiency Examination |
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The University requires fulfilling the writing
proficiency requirement for graduation.
The writing proficiency examination will be
administered on the second Thursday after
spring break from 1:00–3:00 p.m. and will
be administered to all students during their
second year.
The writing proficiency examination committee
will be responsible for determining the
content of the writing proficiency examination
and for its administration and grading.
The committee will act in accordance with
the Guidelines for Content and Evaluation
and with the advice and consent of the Dean
of the Misher College of Arts and Sciences,
the Dean of the College of Health Sciences,
and the Dean of the Philadelphia College
of Pharmacy.
Students who do not pass the writing proficiency
examination have two options: they
may fulfill a contract in the Writing Center or
they may elect to take EN095 during the
summer or the fall. Both options will enable
them to take a writing proficiency equivalency
examination.
Ultimately, all students must pass the
Writing Proficiency Examination in order
to graduate. Doctor of pharmacy students
admitted into graduating Classes of 2008 and
beyond must complete this requirement to
progress to the fifth professional year.
For more information, visit
www.usip.edu/writing/wpx.html.
Commencement Awards |
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The following prizes and awards are presented
annually at the commencement convocation.
Selection of the recipients is made by the Faculty
Council Committee on Commencement Prizes
and Awards with the approval of the Executive
Council. Descriptions of the prizes are listed in
the commencement program.
The Alumni Association Awards
The American Chemical Society,
Philadelphia Section Awards
The APhA-ASP Mortar and Pestle
Professionalism Award
The ASHP Student Leadership Award
The Hyman C. Bogash
Drug Salesmen’s Association
of Pennsylvania Award
The Borneman Prize for Homeopathic/
Complementary Medicine
The Joseph Cantor Memorial Prize
The Chairman of the Board of
Trustees’ Awards
The Community Service Award
The Delaware Valley Society of
Health-System Pharmacists Award
The Lena DeLisser-Matthews Prize
The Michael F. Dollarton Memorial Prize
The Marin S. Dunn Memorial
Prize for Biology
The Facts and Comparisons Award
of Excellence in Clinical Communication
The Herbert L. Flack Award
The Danielle Marie Gailey Memorial
Award in Occupational Therapy
The Joseph L. Garde Commencement Award
The Dr. Louis Gershenfeld Memorial
Prize for Microbiology
The Martin and Karen Gibbs Prizes in
Biological Sciences and Chemistry
The Martin and Karen Gibbs Prize in
Humanities and Social Sciences
The GlaxoSmithKline Commencement
Awards
The GlaxoSmithKline Patient Care Award
The Theodore I. Goldblum Memorial Prize
The Maude E. Hunsberger Prize
The HVS Laboratories
Commencement Award
The William B. Inverso, Jr., Award for
Excellence in Physical Therapy Research
The Johnson & Johnson Award
The Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical
R&D Award
The Hyman and Ida E. Kellar Award
The Mahlon N. Kline Memorial Prize
The John E. Kramer Award
The B. Morris and Edna S. Kratz
Student Achievement Awards
The Elizabeth G. Krusen Prize
The Leonard M. Krusinski ’61
Memorial Prize
The Lannett Company Award
The Lilly Achievement Award
The McKesson Commencement Award
The McNeil Consumer Healthcare Award
The Medical Technology Award
The Merck Awards
The Rene Mock Commencement Award
The Mylan Pharmaceuticals Excellence
in Pharmacy Award
The Occupational Therapy Faculty Award
The Ortho/McNeil Pharmaceutical/Janssen Pharmaceutica Award
The Packman Family Award
in Physical Therapy
The Packman Family Award in Toxicology
The Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association
Outstanding Pharmacy Student Award
The Perrigo Award for Excellence in
Nonprescription Medication Studies
The Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals
Outstanding Leader Award
The Pharmacists Mutual Companies
Book Award
The Pharmacy Leadership Recognition Award
The Physical Therapy Faculty Award
The Louis A. Reber, PhD Memorial Research
Awards in Biochemistry, Chemistry, and
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The Remington Memorial Prize
The Roche Pharmacy Communications Award
The Warren Rosemarin Commencement Award
The Albert E. Rosica, Jr., Memorial Award
The Sarah B. Shapiro Memorial Prize
The Con F. Sterling Award
The TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA
Outstanding Pharmacy Student Award
The Toxicology Student Association Award
The Mildred Wasserman Award
The Francis M. White American Institute of
Biological Sciences Award
The Blanche Gardner Whitecar Award
The Women’s Club Past Presidents’
Memorial Prize
The Edna B. Woodside Memorial Prize
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