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OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT VALIDATION
This transcript is not official unless printed on Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine security paper and validated with the registrar’s signature and issue date. The transcript should be in a sealed Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine validated envelope. Facsimiles and photocopies are considered unofficial.
ACCREDITATION
Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Noorda-COM operates on a semester basis [Fall/Spring/Summer].
ACADEMIC GOOD STANDING
Students are considered to be in Good Standing when they are eligible to continue enrollment, are making satisfactory academic progress toward the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, have no outstanding academic deficiencies that prevent progression, are adequately following the Noorda Code of Conduct, and are not currently on Academic Probation, Disciplinary Probation, or Suspension.
CLERKSHIP HONORS
Clerkship Honors is awarded to students who meet the Honors criteria established in each core clerkship syllabus. Honors criteria are designed to reflect exceptional achievement across clerkship assessments and professional performance. While the proportion of students earning Honors may vary from year to year, the criteria are intended to represent a level or performance historically achieved by approximately the top 15-20% of students. Honors designation will be noted on the official transcript as a grade of Honors.
COURSE NUMBERING
| 100 | First year medical school courses |
| 200 | Second year medical school courses |
| 300 | Third year medical school courses |
| 400 | Fourth year medical school courses |
**Course Numbers with an s denote sub-internships and course numbers with an e denote clinical rotation electives.
DEAN’S LIST
The Dean’s list will be calculated at the end of each term (Fall and Spring) in years OMSI and OMSII. The Dean’s list is comprised of the top quartile of the OMSI and OMSII class. The Dean’s List notation will be listed on the official transcript. The notation will read: Dean’s List.
GRADING SCHEMA BY COURSE TYPE
| COURSE TYPE | GRADE TYPE |
|---|---|
| Preclinical OMED / CEPA Courses | Percentage / Letter |
| Clinical Rotation Electives / Sub-Internships / General Electives / Clinical CEPA Courses / Independent Study / Clinical Medicine / Research | Pass / Fail |
| Core Clerkships and Research Foundations | H / HP / P / F |
GRADING SYSTEM
Noorda-COM utilizes a combination of letter and pass/fail grades in their grading system.
Courses accepted in transfer toward the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program are marked as TR for Transfer. Transfer coursework is not utilized in determining honors or awards.
LETTER GRADES. Included in hours earned.
| Letter | Range | Grade Points | Letter | Range | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97-100 | 4.0 | B- | 80-82 | 2.7 |
| A | 93-96 | 4.0 | C+ | 77-79 | 2.3 |
| A- | 90-92 | 3.7 | C | 70-76 | 2.0 |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.3 | RC | 70 | 2.0 |
| B | 83-86 | 3.0 | F | 69 and below | 0.0 |
**RC - This value represents successful remediation of a graded course. The maximum a student will be awarded for a remediation for a graded course is 70%. Added beginning 2026-2027.
NON-CALCULATED CREDIT. Included in earned hours.
| H | Honors | Special recognition for exception work in Clerkships. |
| HP | High Pass | Recognition for above average proficiency in Clerkships. |
| P | Pass | Pass. |
| RP | Remediated Pass | This value represents successful remediation of a Pass/Fail course. |
| TR | Transfer | Credit awarded in transfer. |
**S / Satisfactory – Removed at the end of Academic Year 2025-2026.
**RP / Remediated Pass – Added beginning 2026-2027.
NON-CREDIT VALUES. Excluded from hours earned.
| AU | Audit | Participation and/or observation of a course. |
| AW | Administrative Withdrawal | Withdrawn from a course(s). Faculty/Administrator initiated. |
| F | Fail | Failure of a course. |
| I | Incomplete | Incomplete coursework due to extenuating circumstances. |
| IP | In Progress | Course in progress. |
| W | Withdrawal | Withdrawal from a course(s). Student-initiated. |
**U / Unsatisfactory – Removed at the end of Academic Year 2025-2026.
LATIN HONORS
2027 and forward
Academic Recognition is awarded based on cumulative GPA achieved during the first two years of preclinical coursework.
- Summa Cum Laude: GPA of 4.00
- Magna Cum Laude: GPA between 3.90 and 3.99
- Cum Laude: GPA between 3.75 and 3.89
The transcript notation reflects the name of the Latin Honor earned.
2021-2026
Latin Honors are calculated on the first two years (core curriculum) only.
- Summa Cum Laude | Top three (3) percent
- Magna Cum Laude | Next four (4) percent
- Cum Laude | Next five (5) percent
PRESIDENTIAL CLINICAL SCHOLAR
Students who receive Honors in four disciplines during third-year core clinical rotations receive the Presidential Clinical Scholar designation. The transcript notation will read: Presidential Clinical Scholar.
REPEATS / REMEDIATIONS
All course enrollment and earned grades will remain on a student’s official transcript. Once a student successfully repeats a course, the most recent grade will replace the former grade. The maximum grade permitted for a repeat or a remediation is an RP/Remediated Pass or 70 / RC.
Please submit additional inquiries to registrar@noorda.edu.