Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS)

PANCE Results

NCCPA PANCE Results available January 2030

Graduation Rate

Graduation rate available September 2029

Endicott College's Physician Assistant Program will run 24 months, comprising 6 semesters. The first year curriculum is designed in an integrated, system-based approach. The system-based courses incorporate anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology for each system being studied. The study of these basics within the context of the system-based course provides an immediate and relevant foundation, grounded in adult learning theory, and designed to meet the needs of the adult learner/PA student. The course then progresses to discuss the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of common diseases of the system. The PA role courses utilize a developmental model with the first semester focused on self (The PA Profession), the second semester focused on the patient-provider relationship (The PA in Practice), and the third semester focused on the PA’s role in community and public health (The PA in the Community). Clinical Assessment prepares students to conduct comprehensive and focused patient encounters along with common bedside diagnostic and treatment techniques utilized in the primary care setting.

The program has incorporated curriculum in the PA courses and each system-based course that addresses prevention and treatment of disease using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine. This curriculum provides greater depth and breadth of knowledge in non-pharmaceutical prevention and management of common diseases. The program is applying to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) for “partial academic pathway” approval wherein students will graduate with 20 of the 50 credits needed to sit for the ACLM exam and earn certification in lifestyle medicine.

The second year, students will be immersed in clinical learning in the seven accreditation-required clinical rotations and one elective, with periodic returns to campus to debrief, integrate, and test new skills and knowledge acquired in the clinical setting.

For course descriptions, contact paprogram@endicott.edu.

Year 1 – 57 Credits

Semester 1 (Fall)
Course and Credits

The PA Profession 2
Clinical Assessment I 5
Fundamentals of Medicine 2
Dermatology 2
Cardiovascular Medicine 3
Pulmonary Medicine 2
Musculoskeletal Medicine 3
19 credits

Winter Intersession
Course and Credits

Winter Internship 2
2 credits

Semester 2 (Spring)
Course and Credits

The PA in Practice 2
Clinical Assessment II 5
Gastroenterology 2
Nephrology and Urology 2
Reproductive Medicine 3
Endocrinology 2
Lifespan Medicine 3
19 credits

Semester 3 (Summer)
Course and Credits

The PA in the Community 2
Clinical Assessment III 4
Hematology 1
Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology 2
Neurology 3
Psychiatry 3
Tertiary Care 2
17 credits

Year 2 – 38 Credits

These 5-week clinical rotations will occur in the following medical specialties: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Psychiatry, Surgery, and Emergency Medicine. In addition, students will have one elective rotation which may be from a specialty secured by the program (i.e. cardiology, nephrology, etc.) or a repeat of one of the 7 required rotations.

Semester 4 (Fall)
Course and Credits

Preparation for Rotations 1
Emergency Medicine Clinical Rotation – 4 Cr
Family Medicine Clinical Rotation – 4 Cr
Internal Medicine Clinical Rotation – 4 Cr
13 credits

Winter Intersession
Course and Credits

Seminar I 2
2 credits

Semester 5 (Spring)
Course and Credits

Surgery Clinical Rotation – 4 cr
Behavioral Health Clinical Rotation – 4 cr
Pediatrics Clinical Rotation – 4 cr
Seminar II 1
13 credits

Semester 6 (Summer)
Course and Credits

Women's Health Clinical Rotation – 4 cr
Elective Clinical Rotation – 4 cr
Practice Readiness 2 cr
10 credits

Total Program Credits: 95

Cost per credit: $1,220
Total Program credits: 95
Programs Fees: $10,858

Endicott College Physician Assistant Program Technical Standards

Technical Standards are designed to ensure that all candidates for admission, promotion, and graduation possess the essential physical, cognitive, and behavioral abilities required to complete the curriculum and safely and effectively practice medicine as a certified physician assistant. The Endicott College PA Program maintains a strong commitment to equal educational opportunities for qualified students with disabilities who apply for admission or who are already enrolled. The technical standards are not intended to deter any candidate for whom reasonable accommodation will allow the fulfillment of the curriculum, as well as safe and competent participation in patient care as a physician assistant student and practicing PA. This process is informed by the knowledge that students with varied types of disability have the essential abilities to become safe and successful physician assistants. If you are an applicant with a disability who may require accommodations in our program, we encourage you to contact the Center for Accessibility Services for a confidential consultation. See “Accommodations” below for more information.

• Observation: Students should be able to obtain information from demonstrations and laboratory exercises. They should be able to assess a patient and evaluate findings accurately. These skills require the use of vision, hearing, and touch or the functional equivalent.
• Communication: Students should be able to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and families in order to elicit information, to detect changes in mood and activity, and to establish a therapeutic relationship. Student should be able to engage in effective communication with colleagues in academic and clinical settings. Participation in the academic and clinical endeavors of the profession requires near-native fluency in written and spoken English.
• Motor Skills: Students should possess the capacity required to perform a physical examination, common diagnostic procedures, and motor movements required to provide general patient care. These actions require some aspects of fine and gross motor skills, coordination, balance, and equilibrium.
• Intellectual Abilities: Students should be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, and synthesize information to identify and solve problems. They should be able to read and understand complex information, grasp three-dimensional relationships, and learn and apply concepts in a timely manner. They should possess the capacity to adapt to different learning environments and modalities.
• Behavioral and Social: Students should possess the emotional health, maturity, and flexibility to manage the stressors of a taxing academic and clinical workload. Students should be able to function effectively under stress and adapt to changing environments while completing all responsibility’s attendant to the diagnosis and care of patients. Professionalism, empathy, the ability to accept criticism, and self-awareness regarding personal limitations are all personal qualities that are expected during the education processes.

PA Accommodations Statement

Endicott College, through the Division of Academic Success and the Center for Accessibility Services, seeks to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals as stated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 Title III, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Accommodation provides qualified individuals with an equal opportunity to obtain the same benefit or privileges as those available to a similarly situated individual without a disability. The law does not require institutions to waive specific courses or academic requirements considered essential to a particular program or degree if doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of the program or the degree.

Students requesting accommodations must self-identify and provide appropriate documentation of their disability. Eligibility for reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be determined on an individual basis.

ENDICOTT COLLEGE PA PROGRAM GRADUATE COMPETENCIES

The graduate competencies of the Endicott PA Program were informed by the PAEA Core Competencies for New PA Graduates and aligned with ARC-PA accreditation standards. These competencies are organized into six domains; Medical Knowledge, Clinical and Technical Skills, Clinical Reasoning, Interpersonal Skills, Professional Behaviors, and Society and Population Health. Endicott College PA students are required to demonstrate acquisition of these competencies prior to graduation.

Medical Knowledge

Endicott PA graduates will demonstrate the requisite knowledge to provide patient-centered preventive, acute, chronic and emergent healthcare across the life span.

1.  Demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based biomedical, clinical, and social behavioral sciences necessary to evaluate and manage patients across the lifespan and illness-wellness continuum.
2.  Discern among acute, chronic, and emergent disease states across the lifespan and in various clinical settings.
3.  Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions to treat illness and promote wellness.

Clinical and Technical Skills

Endicott PA graduates will demonstrate the clinical and technical skills necessary to provide age- appropriate assessment, evaluation, and management of common medical conditions.

1.  Conduct an appropriate history and physical examination for comprehensive and problem- focused patient encounters.
2.  Critically appraise current scientific evidence to guide clinical practice.
3.  Generate cost-effective diagnostic evaluations necessary for common medical conditions.
4.  Communicate patient encounters concisely following accepted oral and written formats.
5.  Demonstrate safe and accurate performance of common diagnostic and therapeutic clinical procedures.
6.  Demonstrate effective communication when counseling and educating patients and families.

Clinical Reasoning

Endicott PA graduates will analyze data gathered in the course of a patient encounter and formulate an appropriate and accurate plan of care that incorporates patient needs and preferences with an emphasis on prevention and a focus on wellness.

1.  Generate appropriate diagnoses based on comprehensive clinical data.
2.  Formulate treatment plans based on up-to-date scientific evidence and patient preferences.
3.  Apply interventions designed to prevent, manage, and reverse chronic disease, incorporating the six pillars of lifestyle medicine.

Interpersonal Skills

Endicott PA graduates will be able to build meaningful therapeutic and interprofessional relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

1.  Demonstrate empathy, respect, and compassion in all professional interactions.
2.  Respond effectively to patients’ values, beliefs, preferences, and abilities in clinical encounters.
3.  Collaborate with members of the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient health and wellness.
4.  Demonstrate emotional intelligence that includes personal resilience, stability, and adaptability.

Professional Behaviors

Endicott PA graduates will demonstrate accountability, ethical practice, and a commitment to lifelong learning enabling them to provide high quality care.

1.  Adhere to the ethical, legal, financial, and regulatory standards that guide PA practice.
2.  Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong growth and improvement of one’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide high-quality patient care.
3.  Develop competence as a leader, advocating for patients, self, and the PA profession.

Society and Population Health

Endicott PA graduates will demonstrate leadership in the healthcare system and community-based practice changes aimed at improving health, function, and quality of life in their communities of practice.

1.  Promote quality and healthcare system improvements.
2.  Integrate strategies to promote wellness and minimize harmful environmental, social, and economic impacts on health.
3.  Advocate for high-quality, cost-effective patient care while recognizing the complexities of healthcare systems, including access to care, insurance, and resource utilization.

Prior Education

Students must have been awarded a Bachelor’s degree prior to matriculation in the program.  Applicants who meet all other criteria for application may apply with a Bachelor’s degree in progress. If offered a seat in the program, the offer will be contingent upon the student being conferred their degree prior to matriculation.

Students must hold a conferred Bachelor’s degree prior to matriculation into the program. Applicants who meet all other eligibility criteria may apply with their Bachelor’s degree in progress. In such cases, any offer of admission will be considered conditional and is contingent upon the applicant providing official documentation verifying degree conferral before the established matriculation date. Failure to meet this requirement will result in forfeiture of the admission offer.

Advanced Placement

While some programs at Endicott College permit the transfer of credits toward degree completion, the PA program does not accept transferable credits, advanced placement, or Prior Learning Assessment portfolios toward the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) degree. All students must complete the full MSPAS curriculum as prescribed in order to meet degree requirements.

Student Employment while Enrolled in the Program

The program does not dictate whether or not a student can work while enrolled. Given the pace and intensity of the curriculum, working is strongly discouraged. Any volunteer or work activities undertaken while enrolled in the program cannot interfere with classroom or clinical schedules, which vary and include evenings and weekends.

At no time will students be required to work for the program nor can they substitute for or function as instructional faculty, clinical or administrative staff.

Clinical Rotation Dress, Assignments, and Travel to Required Rotation Sites

Dress: Students will follow the convention of the assigned rotation to determine appropriate dress (business, business casual, scrubs) and wear their program-approved lab coat as dictated by the clinical site. AT ALL TIMES AND REGARDLESS OF SITE DRESS CODE, student will wear their program-issued name tag clearly identifying them as Endicott College Physician Assistant Students.

Program-Arranged Sites: In accordance with ARC-PA standards, students are not allowed to solicit clinical sites or preceptors. The program is responsible for recruiting, developing, vetting, and maintaining all required clinical rotation affiliations. Students may refer potential preceptors or sites to the program. Any suggested site must be formally vetted, approved, and contracted by the program before a student can be placed there. The program will make all final decisions regarding clinical site suitability and assignment to ensure compliance with ARC-PA standards and to safeguard the quality and consistency of the clinical educational experience.

Assigning Clinical Sites: The program is responsible for all clinical assignments. Students will be given the opportunity to share their preferences for placements, but the final decision lies with the program. While personal needs and preferences will be considered in the process, the program is responsible for ensuring that each student is placed in the most academically appropriate setting and must meet the needs of the entire cohort within the limitations of available placements.

Location Flexibility: Students should expect that rotation locations will vary widely throughout the clinical year. Rotations may be assigned across urban, suburban, and rural communities. The program reserves the discretion to assign students to any approved clinical site necessary to meet curricular objectives and accreditation requirements.

Required Travel: Students must expect and be prepared for travel. Rotations may be scheduled at a significant distance from campus or the student's residence to secure necessary clinical experiences.

Commuting: The program makes every effort to identify clinical placements within a commutable distance from campus (approximately 50 miles each way). Students are expected to commute daily to their assigned site when within a reasonable distance from campus.

Distant Clinical Assignments: Students can expect to be assigned to at least one rotation that may be beyond a reasonable commuting distance. In this instance, it is the student’s responsibility to arrange and pay for temporary lodging, meals, and long-distance travel.

Cost of Travel and Housing: Students are responsible for all expenses related to commuting to local sites, traveling to distant sites, and securing temporary lodging when necessary. Estimated cost for one distant clinical placement is $2,000.

Academic Standards

Maintaining Good Academic Standing

Exam Grades: Students must achieve a minimum score of 74% on each numerically graded didactic written and practical examination. While quiz grades are calculated in the overall course grade, they do not have a minimum grade requirement as they are designed to serve as knowledge checks and reinforce material as a course progresses. Each End-of-Rotation examination in the clinical year will be scored based on current national comparable data as noted in the course syllabi (Z score >-1=Pass).  A minimum score of 74% must be achieved on both the end-of-didactic year and end-of-program written and practical examinations.

Course Grades: Students must earn a C (74-76%) or higher to pass a course. For courses that are pass/fail, students must pass each course according to the course requirements as outlined in the course syllabus. No more than two failed didactic courses and one failed clinical course may be considered for remediation. Failure of a third didactic course or a second clinical course will result in a referral to the PA Academic Review Committee, who will make a recommendation for deceleration or dismissal.  The final decision rests with the program director in consultation with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Any course failed as a result of an academic integrity violation will not be eligible for remediation and will result in deceleration or dismissal depending on the nature of the violation.

Minimum Overall GPA: Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 (84-86%) to remain in good academic standing. If a student’s GPA falls below 3.0, they will be placed on academic probation for the subsequent semester and referred to Endicott’s Division of Academic Success for academic support.  Failure to achieve a 3.0 by the end of the probationary period may result in dismissal from the program.

Progression in the Program

At the end of each semester, the PA Academic Review Committee reviews the academic, clinical, and professional performance of each student. Students who meet the following criteria are considered in good academic standing and will be allowed to progress to the next semester:

• Pass all courses with a grade of C or better and/or pass all pass/fail courses. Students may be allowed to progress with a course grade of “Incomplete” as part of a remediation plan outlined by the PA Academic Review Committee and approved by the Program Director.
• Pass the end-of-semester comprehensive examinations in semesters 1 and 2 of the didactic year.
• Receive a passing grade on the End-of-Didactic Year Summative Written and Practical Examinations.
• Demonstrate consistent professional conduct (see Professionalism Policies).
• Maintain competency in the technical standards.
• Meet any and all remediation requirements set forth by the PA Academic Review Committee.

Students enrolled in a remediation plan or on academic probation at the end of a semester may be allowed to progress to the next semester or they may be recommended for deceleration (see Deceleration Policy).

Program Completion

Students who have met all of the above criteria for progression and receive a passing grade on the End-of-Program Summative Written and Practical Examinations will be recommended for conferral of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies degree.

Time Limitations

The program understands that major life events, health, financial setbacks, and academic challenges may require a student to extend their time in the program. In accordance with Endicott College policy, students enrolled in a master’s program are allowed a maximum of seven years from the date of matriculation to fulfill all degree requirements, including the satisfactory completion of all examinations.

Due to the intense nature of the PA curriculum and the need to maintain skills and knowledge to successfully pass the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE) and begin the practice of medicine, any student with extended time in the program may be required to audit or repeat aspects of their education. They must demonstrate mastery of the program’s graduate competencies and pass all components of the program, including the end-of-program written and practical examinations prior to eligibility for graduation.

Remediation

The Endicott College PA program is committed to the academic and professional success of its students. The requirements of remediation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Remediation of academic deficiencies may include any of the following: guided study plans, supplemental readings and/or videos, additional practice of clinical skills with faculty guidance, and/or referral to the college’s Division of Academic Success for academic support and tutoring. Successful remediation will be monitored by the Program Director and evidenced by a passing grade on an examination (written, oral, or practical) to ensure the student has acquired the requisite knowledge and skills and/or achieved the desired competency. Professionalism remediation plans will be individualized based upon the deficiency or concern. Successful remediation will be monitored by the Program Director and evidenced by the student’s adherence to the remediation plan and ongoing compliance with the program’s policies.

• Examination Remediation: The ability to remediate an examination in didactic and clinical courses will be at the discretion of the course faculty and limited to no more than one exam remediation per semester. Students will be afforded one opportunity to remediate the end-of-didactic year and end-of-program examinations.
• Course Remediation: If a student earns a course grade below a C or “fail” on a pass/fail course, they will be referred to the PA Academic Review Committee for consideration of remediation, deceleration, or dismissal. Students will only be allowed to remediate a maximum of two courses during the didactic year and one course in the clinical year.
• Professionalism Remediation: Students who fail to adhere to the program’s professionalism policies may be placed on a remedial plan to address the nature of the violations.

Deceleration and Dismissal

Deceleration may be required when a student experiences ongoing academic challenges or is unable to complete a required remediation while continuing their studies. This pause in program attendance will be treated much like a leave of absence (see below) where return to the program may require auditing of courses successfully completed and/or passing specified examinations. Dismissal from the Endicott College Physician Assistant program is the permanent removal of a student from the program due to failure to meet academic or professional standards. If the PA Academic Review Committee recommends deceleration or dismissal, this recommendation will be forwarded to the Program Director who will make a final decision in consultation with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Students may be subject to deceleration or dismissal from the program if any one of the following criteria applies:

• Failure to obtain a GPA of 3.0 at the conclusion of the term of academic probation for a GPA drop below 3.0.
• Failure of a third course in the didactic year
• Failure of a second course in the clinical year
• Unsuccessful remediation of a failed course<
• Unsuccessful remediation of an end of semester, end of didactic year, or end of program written or practical exam
• Failure to adhere to program policies after two written warnings. Egregious violations may result in immediate dismissal. Any behavior that is overtly illegal or unethical will result in immediate dismissal.

In all instances, deceleration or dismissal will be recommended by the PA Academic Review Committee and all final decisions will lie with the Program Director in consultation with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Students may appeal deceleration/dismissal decisions. See procedures for appeals below. 

Appeals and Grievances

Grade Appeals: It is the purview and responsibility of the faculty to assess student progress. Grade appeals can only be initiated due to a calculation error or documented extenuating circumstances. Appeals cannot request reassessment or resubmission of previously graded work or work that has been adjudicated through the Academic Integrity process; or the submission of missing or new additional work for assessment. Students who wish to appeal a final course grade must do so within four weeks of the grade being submitted. The process for appealing a grade is as follows:

1. The student must make an appointment with the faculty member to discuss the grade. The faculty has two weeks to respond to the student.
If not resolved after meeting with the faculty member, the student has two weeks to write an appeal to the Program Director. Letters of appeal must be submitted on the program's Academic Dispute Form (appendix C) and must state clearly and precisely the basis for appeal and provide supporting evidence of infringement of the student's rights. Students who believe that the procedures, facts, or policies have been misinterpreted or that the Program Director’s final decision was made arbitrarily or with bias may initiate a grievance to the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SONHS).  An appeal letter must be sent to the SONHS Dean within 7 days of the unfavorable decision with a copy of the letter to the Program Director.
2. If not resolved by step three, the student has two weeks from the time of the Dean’s decision meeting to make an appeal in writing to the Provost of the college. The Provost’s decision is final.

Dismissal Appeals: The PA Academic Review Committee may recommend that a student be dismissed based on academic or professional performance.

Academic Dismissal:  In the case of dismissal for academic performance, the Committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to the Program Director who will make the final decision in consultation with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. A student who believes that the Program Director’s/Dean’s decision of deceleration or dismissal was made arbitrarily or with bias, or that procedures, facts, or policies were misinterpreted may initiate a grievance through the appeals process as follows:

1. An appeal letter  must be sent to the Chair of the SONHS Academic Review Committee within 7 days of the unfavorable decision with a copy of the letter to the Dean and PA Program Director. The appeal letter must state clearly and precisely the basis for appeal and provide supporting evidence of infringement of the student's rights. The SONHS Academic Review Committee Chair information can be found through the SONHS Dean’s office.
2. If not resolved by step one, the student has two weeks from the time of the Academic Review Committee decision meeting to make an appeal in writing to the Provost of the college. The Provost’s decision is final.

Professional Dismissal: The PA Academic Review Committee may recommend that a student be dismissed based on an egregious violation of the program's professionalism policies or the Endicott College Student Code of Conduct and/or Academic Integrity policies. If the Committee recommends dismissal, they will submit a Disruptive Classroom Behavior Incident Report Form to the Program Director and Dean who will notify the student of the dismissal recommendation. The student will meet with the Program Director to complete the student portion of the Classroom Conduct Incident Report Form, indicating that (1) they admit to the violation and accept dismissal or (2) that they deny the violation and/or do not accept dismissal and wish to appeal the decision. The process in the case of an appeal is as follows:

The Dean will submit the form to the Provost, who will refer the case to the Endicott College Academic Integrity Committee for review. The Committee will consult with both the program and the student to investigate the matter, review the evidence, and reach a determination regarding the allegation. The Committee will also determine whether dismissal is appropriate and fair and may revoke, alter or uphold the decision. The student, program director, Dean and provost will be notified in writing of the outcome of the Committee’s investigation and determination. The Committee’s decision is final.

Leave of Absence and Withdrawal from the Program

Leave of Absence: When students are experiencing academic or personal struggles, they have the opportunity to request a leave of absence. With the exception of clinical rotations, all courses in the program are offered once per academic year. Because the learning in the program is cumulative and outcomes are competency-based, students who take a leave of absence and return to the program will be required to audit courses and/or pass examinations in order to demonstrate adequate retention of knowledge and skills previously. Requirements for returning to the program will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the PA Academic Review Committee and presented to the Program Director for final approval. All Leaves of Absence must be requested and approved through the PA program and the Center for Student Success and Retention. The student must fill out a Leave of Absence form and arrange to meet with the PA program director.  If the leave of absence is taken during the semester, semester grades of “W” will be issued. Students must complete an exit interview and receive the signatures of their respective school dean, Division of Academic Success, the bursar, the director of financial aid, and the registrar for official processing.

Students seeking to return from a leave of absence must contact the PA program director and submit a written petition for reentry. They may be required to restart the program, which would involve successfully auditing courses they have already passed until they reach the point in the curriculum from which they withdrew.  If the program agrees to a return, then the student must contact the Division of Academic Success / success@endicott.edu or by calling (978)232-2290 for reenrollment guidance. Please note that a leave of absence is treated the same as a withdrawal from a financial and financial aid perspective.

Service members and reservists who are temporarily unable to attend class or must suspend their studies due to service requirements should contact Academic Success for guidance and accommodations. 

Withdrawal: Withdrawal from a Course: Due to the sequential nature of the program, withdrawal from a course would necessitate that the student request a leave of absence from the program (see Leave of Absence policy above).

Withdrawal from the Program: Withdrawal from the program is the student’s decision to permanently discontinue participation in the program, with no intention of returning. If a student makes the decision to withdraw from the program, they must contact the Division of Academic Success (success@endicott.edu or 978-232-2290) to officially start the withdrawal process and inform the program director in writing. The student is required to complete a Notice of Withdrawal form and email the Division of Academic Success  with the last date of academic-related activity (e.g., attending a class, submitting an assignment). This date serves as the official withdrawal date and is critical for determining financial aid implications and refunds.

If withdrawing during a semester, the student is withdrawn from all courses. Per Endicott College policy, graduate students must withdraw within seven days prior to the last day of the class to receive a W on their College transcript. The grade is not averaged in the GPA. Students who withdraw within the last seven days of a course receive a WX (withdrawn failed) on their College transcript. A “WX” is averaged into the GPA as an “F.” Failure to withdraw will result in an “F” on their College transcript.Refunds are permitted based on the date the withdrawal request is received and are calculated according to a published refund schedule as outlined in the current academic catalog.