The Academic Standards of Progress policy for students enrolled in the M.D. program can be found in the MCW Student Handbook.
This policy has been developed to ensure that students pursuing the M.D. degree maintain an acceptable rate of academic progress toward the completion of that degree and meet the expected academic standards of the College.
Grading System
The Medical College of Wisconsin employs a five-point grading system, using designations of Honors, High Pass, Pass, Low Pass and Fail. The Medical College does not calculate a cumulative grade point average. The grade of Incomplete is used only when a student has not been able to complete the course requirements within the time allotted for the course, for some acute and unexpected circumstances beyond the student's control.
Fully Satisfactory Academic Performance
"Fully satisfactory academic performance" means that the student has earned a grade of at least Pass in any course or clerkship. A grade of Low Pass is not considered to be a fully satisfactory performance. Any grade less than Pass will be reviewed by the Academic Standing Committee.
Distribution of Grades
Evaluations are due in the Registrar's office 30 days after a course has been completed.
First and second-year students receive evaluations via their locked mailboxes.
The third and fourth-year student evaluations can be picked up in person in the Registrar's office during normal business hours. Please have your MCW student ID badge with you.
Holding of Grades
Grades will be held from distribution for the following reasons: