Progression and Graduation Requirements

Academic Progression Requirements:

Students must meet the following requirements to unconditionally progress to the next trimester:

1. Cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0.
2. Grade of C or better in each course.
3. Meet professionalism and competency requirements.
4. (Clinical year only) Achieve a passing score on each preceptor evaluation.

Graduation Requirements: 

In addition to meeting the Academic Progression Requirements above, candidates for graduation from the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program must at a minimum:

1. Successfully complete the required preclinical and clinical phase curriculum.
2. Successfully complete all components of the Summative Evaluation.
3. Complete all required Baylor University and PA Program documents in preparation for graduation.
4. Honor all professional and financial obligations to Baylor University, as published in the Baylor University and PA Program Handbooks, and as specified in any written communications from the University’s administrators.

*More information on all policies on this webpage can be found in the PA Student Handbook that will be provided to accepted students prior to matriculation and thoroughly reviewed with them at orientation. Questions on any of these policies should be directed to: PAStudentAffairs@baylor.edu.