Graduation Requirements

The minimum senior year requirement for graduation is satisfactory completion of 32 credit hours.  In general, one week of full‑time clinical responsibility is equivalent to one credit hour.  The catalog lists the number of credit hours for each course.  If the student elects to arrange to take an off‑campus elective course, the number of credit hours will be determined based on the following: one week full‑time equals one credit hour, or partial credit for part time study.  Please understand that we calculate the number of credit hours after determination of the actual number of hours the student will be working.  The individuals teaching the courses do not determine the number of credit hours.

1. Completed at least 32 credit hours of courses in the Senior year and passed all courses taken in the senior year.
2. Obtain a passing score on USMLE Step 1 exam.
3. A passing score on both USMLE Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS exams. Students who fail Step 2 CS may petition the Dean of the College of Medicine for an exception to this provision.
4. Completed an ACLS course, with documentation on file in the Office of Student Records.
5. Grades from all senior course work received in the Office of Student Records.
6. Be cleared of all holds and/or fines from the student’s record.
7. Completed an Exit Interview with the Office of Student Records. This meeting will cover issues pertaining to residency, licensure, USMLE Step 3, applications for fellowships, and other necessary information needed once the student has left the University.
8. Completed an Exit Interview with the Associate Director of Financial Aid.

Honors Convocation and Graduation are the culmination of the joint efforts of the students and the faculty. Students who are eligible to graduate and participate in Honors Convocation and Graduation are expected to be present at both ceremonies unless prior approval has been granted by the Associate Dean of Medical Education and Student Affairs. Students who have not completed the requirements for graduation will not be permitted to participate in the Honors Convocation or the Graduation ceremonies.