Professional School COVID-19 S/U Grading Policies

As of Summer 2021, Enhanced S/U and Enhanced Late Drop are no longer options at NC State. This page includes some general information about how different schools and programs view S/U grades for courses taken from Spring 2020 through Spring 2021. Policies vary, so it is important to review the individual admissions sites for schools you want to apply to.

Policies for Various Programs:

• Veterinary Schools updated August 21, 2020
  • This is the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges spreadsheet. Individual institutions may have updated their policies since August 21, 2020, so be sure to review admissions requirements for the schools you plan to apply to.
• MD Schools
  • The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recommends reviewing individual institutions for updated S/U policies.
  • Guidance on Grading and Transcript Notations in the AMCAS Application
  • AAMC COVID-19 Resource Hub
  • COVID-19 and the MCAT Exam  most recent update March 25th, 2021
• DO Schools
• PA Schools, please review individual admission requirements
• Dental Schools
  • No updates have been posted yet about the 2022-2023 admissions cycle. Please review individual institutions’ S/U policies.
  • COVID-19 Testing Updates
• Pharmacy Schools, updated Sept. 11th, 2020 and does not include policies for Spring 2021 courses.
• Optometry Schools, please review individual admission requirements
  • COVID-19 Testing Updates
• PT Schools, please review individual admission requirements