2016-17

GRADUATION
GUIDE

Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 21, 2017 1-3 p.m.
Founders Hall
Milton Hershey School
TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACCOMMODATIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
ANNOUNCEMENTS .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
BOOKSTORE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 3
Arrival Time ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Directions, Maps and Parking .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Duration ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Instructions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Tickets .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Wheelchair Access ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
DIPLOMA AND DIPLOMA FRAMES ............................................................................................................................................ 3
DVD ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
EVENTS (WEEKEND SCHEDULE) .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Dinner .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Chocolate Follies ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Happy Hour ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Golf Scramble Tournament ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Hershey Trolley Tours ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Graduation Awards Ceremony .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Military Commissioning ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Saturday Social...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Commencement Ceremony .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Commencement Reception .................................................................................................................................................. 5
Graduate School Commencement Dinner ........................................................................................................................... 5
GRADUATION ATTENDANCE (GRADUATING IN ABSENTIA) ...................................................................................................... 5
GRADUATION WEBSITE ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Graduate Students ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Medical Students .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Physician Assistant Students................................................................................................................................................ 6
HOODERS................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Graduate Hooders ................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Medical Hooders ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Physician Assistant Hooders................................................................................................................................................. 6
MATCH DAY (MEDICAL STUDENTS) .......................................................................................................................................... 6
NAME PRONUNCIATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
NEWSPAPER RELEASE .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
PICTURES ................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
REGALIA (CAP & GOWN) ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Cost ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
How to Order .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Hood (Colors) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Penn State Regalia (Fine Quality Option) ............................................................................................................................. 7
SPEAKERS ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Commencement Speaker ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Student Speakers .................................................................................................................................................................. 8
VISAS (FOR INTERNATIONAL GUESTS) ..................................................................................................................................... 8
YEARBOOK ................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Accommodations Listing ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Milton Hershey Map and Parking Lots ...............................................................................................................................10
DVD Order Form ..................................................................................................................................................................11
Graduation Weekend Schedule of Events .........................................................................................................................12
Graduate Student Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................................13
Medical Student Graduation Requirements ......................................................................................................................14
Physician Assistant Student Graduation Requirements ...................................................................................................16

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Rooms at local lodging in Hershey and Hummelstown are blocked for graduation weekend. Special discounted group
rates are available for the nights of Friday, May 19, Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21. To receive the group rate,
rooms must be booked directly with the hotel by April 1, 2017. A complete listing of accommodations can be found in
the Appendix.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Graduates may purchase announcements through Jostens. You can place your order directly with them at the following
website: http://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1044938/-.

BOOKSTORE
The Bookstore will be open on graduation weekend. The hours of operation:
Saturday, May 20 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 21 8 - 11 a.m.

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY INFORMATION

Arrival Time
The ceremony begins at 1 p.m.; however, all graduates should arrive at Founders Hall by 11:30 a.m. Students will
gather in the rotunda of Founders Hall to take group pictures at 11:45 a.m. (graduate students, including M.D./Ph.D.
students), 12:00 p.m. (physician assistant students), 12:15 p.m. (University Park medical students) and 12:30 p.m.
(medical students).

Directions, Maps and Parking

Click here for directions to Founders Hall.

All students and their guests must park in Lots C, D or E on the Milton Hershey School campus. There is a significant
distance to walk from the parking lots to the entrance of Founders Hall. Shuttle service from the lots to the entrance
is available, so allow time for the shuttle ride or the walk. This information should be passed on to your guests who
plan to attend the ceremony. Carpools are suggested due to the size of the event. A map of the campus and parking
lots can be found in the Appendix.

Duration
The ceremony typically lasts two hours.

Instructions
Detailed instructions regarding the ceremony procedures will be emailed to students in the beginning of May.
Students are asked to review the document prior to graduation day in order to familiarize themselves with the order
of the day.

Tickets
There are no tickets for graduation and no limit on the number of guests. Founders Hall can accommodate the
anticipated number of attendees.

Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair access is available from Parking Lot A.

DIPLOMA AND DIPLOMA FRAMES

All graduates will receive their diplomas at the Commencement Ceremony. One exception is for Ph.D. students who
receive their diplomas in the mail if they completed their degree requirements in the preceding fall or summer. If you
completed your degree in fall or summer and did not receive your diploma, please contact Penn States Registrars Office
at 814-865-6357.

The size of a graduate school and physician assistant diploma is 8.5 x 11. The size of a medical school diploma is 14"
x 17". Some vendors that carry diploma frames include:
College of Medicine bookstore
Jostens: http://college.jostens.com/jostens/?affiliateId=1044938
Framing Success: https://www.framingsuccess.com/category/list/sid/2330
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DVD
The Commencement Ceremony will be recorded and a DVD will be available for purchase at a cost of $20. For complete
details please see the order form found in the Appendix.

EVENTS (WEEKEND SCHEDULE)

Several special events take place during graduation weekend. Below is a listing of all events (some are still being
confirmed so the list is subject to change.) For the most up-to-date listing, please visit the graduation website at,
https://www.sites.psu.edu/comgraduation. A one-page listing of events can be found in the Appendix.

Dinner
Friday, May 19, 2017
8:30 9:30 p.m.
Allen Theatre
The dinner is for all graduates and their families. Dress is casual. Details and RSVP information will be sent out at a
later date. For more information, please contact Alex Gundersen, agundersen@hmc.psu.edu or Caitlyn Moss
cmoss@hmc.psu.edu.

Chocolate Follies
Friday, May 19, 2017
9:30 11 p.m.
Allen Theatre
Chocolate Follies is a roast with creative performances, which is open to all graduates and faculty. There is no
charge for this event, but donations are accepted. Parents, families and friends over the age of 18 are welcome to
attend. Details and RSVP information will be sent out at a later date. For more information, please contact Alex
Gundersen, agundersen@hmc.psu.edu or Caitlyn Moss cmoss@hmc.psu.edu.

Happy Hour
Friday, May 19, 2017
11 p.m.
For more information, please contact Alex Gundersen, agundersen@hmc.psu.edu or Caitlyn Moss, cmoss@hmc.psu.edu.

Golf Scramble Tournament

Saturday, May 20, 2017
8 a.m.
Spring Creek Golf Course
This 9-hole, 2-person team scramble golf tournament is open to students, family, friends, faculty and staff. The cost
is $27 per person, which includes the 9-hole greens fee, cart and breakfast. To register, click here. For more
information, please contact Caitlyn Moss, cmoss@hmc.psu.edu.

Hershey Trolley Tours

Saturday, May 20, 2017
9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Pick up and return in the parking lot behind the University Conference Center. A 60-minute historical, sightseeing
tour that's a delight for you and your sweet tooth. Experience the beautiful town of Hershey and the inspiring story of
Milton Hershey. Sign up information will be emailed to students in the spring. For more information, please contact
Amy Bockis, Coordinator of Student Programs, abockis@hmc.psu.edu.

Graduation Awards Ceremony

Saturday, May 20, 2017
12:30 2:30 p.m.
University Conference Center Tent
By Invitation Only
Graduate, medical and PA students who will be receiving a graduation award will be notified via email in early April.
For more information, please contact Thao Danz, tdanz@hmc.psu.edu.

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 Military Commissioning
Saturday, May 20, 2017
4 6 p.m.
Commissioning Anesthesia Library, Room C2860
Reception BMR Courtyard
The Military Commissioning will take place in Room C2860 followed by a light hors doeuvres reception in the BMR
Courtyard. All military students being commissioned will be contacted by Dr. William Hennrikus and Thao Danz with
more details. For more information, please contact Thao Danz, tdanz@hmc.psu.edu.

Saturday Social
Saturday, May 20, 2017
7 p.m.
Spring Gate Vineyard
http://www.springgatevineyard.com/
For more information, please contact Alex Gundersen, agundersen@hmc.psu.edu or Caitlyn Moss,
cmoss@hmc.psu.edu.

Commencement Ceremony
Sunday, May 21, 2017
1 3 p.m.
Founders Hall, Milton Hershey School
The 47th annual Commencement Ceremony will celebrate the graduation of graduate, medical and physician
assistant students. For more information, please contact Thao Danz, tdanz@hmc.psu.edu.

Commencement Reception
Sunday, May 21, 2017
3:30 5:30 p.m.
The Hershey Country Club
The College of Medicine will host an hors doeuvres reception following the ceremony. For more information, please
contact Amy Bockis, abockis@hmc.psu.edu.

Graduate School Commencement Dinner

Sunday, May 21, 2017
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Harvest, The Hotel Hershey
Coordinated through the Office of Graduate Affairs (Masters, Ph.D., Professional Studies). For more information,
please contact Kathy Shuey, kshuey@hmc.psu.edu.

GRADUATION ATTENDANCE (GRADUATING IN ABSENTIA)

Medical Students: University Policy requires each degree candidate to be present at graduation exercises to receive the
diploma in person unless excused by the Dean and University Records Officer. Requests for graduating in absentia
should be made to Ms. Diane Gill, Registrar, dgill@hmc.psu.edu by March 1, 2017.

Physician Assistant Students: It is the programs expectation that each student will be present at graduation exercises to
receive the diploma in person unless excused by the Program Director, Christine Bruce. For students requesting to
graduate in absentia, requests should be submitted to Ms. Bruce, cbruce1@hmc.psu.edu by March 1, 2017.

GRADUATION WEBSITE
For the most up-to-date information on graduation weekend, please visit the graduation website at
https://www.sites.psu.edu/comgraduation.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate Students
Graduate students should check with their program to be sure they have completed all requirements. If all
requirements have been satisfied, they must notify the University of their intent to graduate. The process can be
found in the Appendix.

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 Medical Students
Medical Students should review the complete graduation requirements checklist in the Appendix.

Physician Assistant Students

Physician Assistant Students should review the graduation requirements in the Appendix.

HOODERS
At the Commencement Ceremony, immediately after students receive their diplomas, they walk across stage to be
hooded by faculty. There will be faculty stationed at one or two areas of the stage, depending on the program.

Graduate Hooders
There will be one hooding station for the graduate students. Each station will have a faculty member that has been
selected by the Graduate School in addition to the students advisor, member of their doctoral committee or
graduate program director. Students must identify their hooder and communicate a request to them, then provide
the name to the graduate office.

Medical Hooders
There will be two hooding stations for the medical students with two faculty at each of the stations.

Physician Assistant Hooders

There will be one hooding station for the physician assistant students with two faculty present.

MATCH DAY (MEDICAL STUDENTS)

Match Day is on Friday, March 17, 2017, 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. It will be held at the Zembo Shrine, 2801 N. 3rd Street
#2, Harrisburg. Breakfast will be served followed by presentations then the envelop opening at noon. For more
information, please contact Amy Bockis, abockis@hmc.psu.edu,

NAME PRONUNCIATION
Graduates with a unique name or one that is often mispronounced are asked to provide the phonetic spelling of their
name to their respective programs. Please capitalize the syllable(s) that require emphasis.

Medical Students Email or call Thao Danz with this information by April 1, 2017: tdanz@hmc.psu.edu, 717-531-3877

Graduate Students Please complete this information which is included in the graduation template you are sent after
you activate your intent to graduate.

Physician Assistant Students: Please contact Jodi Verbos, jverbos@hmc.psu.edu / 717-531-0003 x285595

NEWSPAPER RELEASE
The College of Medicine's Marketing Department can facilitate the placement of graduation announcements in
hometown newspapers. Click here for the web form. For more information, please contact Jewell Laughman,
jlaughman@hmc.psu.edu.

PICTURES
Professional photographers will take pictures at the Commencement Ceremony. No other photography is permitted
during the ceremony.

All pictures related to graduation weekend including Commencement Awards, Commencement Ceremony and class
pictures will be available for download via Penn State Box: https://psu.box.com/v/Commencement2017. Pictures will be
uploaded the week following the ceremony.

On graduation day, the graduate students group picture will be taken at 11:45 a.m.; the physician assistant students at
12 p.m. the University Park students at 12:15 p.m. and the medical students at 12:30 p.m. Pictures will be taken
promptly at their scheduled time in the rotunda of Founders Hall.

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REGALIA (CAP & GOWN)
Jostens is the colleges contracted vendor for announcements and regalia. All students who participate in the ceremony
are required to purchase a full regalia set which includes a cap or tam, tassel, gown and hood. Beginning January 1,
2017, you can place your order directly at the Jostens website. Please note that your order can take up to five weeks to
ship.

Cost
Master Regalia Set: cap, gown, hood and tassel - $42.85 + tax + $11.95 (Shipping)
Doctor Regalia Set: tam, gown, hood and tassel - $75.50 + tax + $11.95 (Shipping)
Express shipping is an additional $20.00 on top of the standard shipping.

How to Order
Below are step-by-step instructions on how to order regalia from the Jostens website.

1. Go to this site: http://college.jostens.com/jostens/?affiliateId=1044938

2. Select Graduation Caps & Gowns
3. Select Student
4. Select Masters or Doctorate
5. Click Customize
6. Input Height --> Input Weight --> click Next
7. Under Major/Curriculum, select one of the following, then click Next:
a. Medicine (M.D.)
b. Philosophy (Ph.D.)
c. Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.)
d. Masters of Science (M.S.)
e. Masters Public Health (M.P.H.)
f. Masters of Professional Studies in Homeland Security (M.P.S.)
8. Click Add to Cart and continue to checkout

For graduates who require two hoods, you will need to call Jostens Consumer Contact Center directly to order the
additional hood. Contact: 800-854-7464, 1 or 2 for language preference, x15014.

To ensure you have the correct regalia set and to eliminate some visible creases, please take it out of its bag prior to
graduation day.

Hood (Colors)
As part of the regalia set, graduates will have an academic hood, which will be placed on them during the ceremony,
after receiving their diplomas. The hood color represents your university and your degree/discipline. All Penn State
hoods will have an inner lining of blue and white; the velvet trim will be represented as follows:
Medicine (M.D.) Green
Philosophy (Ph.D.) Royal Blue
Masters of Physician Assistant Studies (M.P.A.S.) - Green
Masters of Science (M.S.) Gold
Masters Public Health (M.P.H.) Salmon
Masters of Professional Studies in Homeland Security (M.P.S.) White

When you order your regalia and select your degree, the Jostens system will automatically apply the corresponding
hood color to your order. You will not need to select a color.

Penn State Regalia (Fine Quality Option)

Graduates also have the option of purchasing the official Penn State University fine quality, custom doctoral regalia.
For more information, please visit the following website:
http://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/images/promos/pennstate/regalia.html.

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SPEAKERS
Commencement Speaker
The 2017 Commencement Speaker is Darrell G. Kirch, MD, president and chief executive officer of the Association of
American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Dr. Kirch also served as the dean of Penn State College of Medicine from 2000-
2006. https://www.aamc.org/about/leadership/45068/kirch_bio.html.

Student Speakers
As is the tradition each year, one medical student, one graduate student and one physician assistant student will
speak during the Commencement Ceremony. This is a high honor in that these students will be representing their
classes as a whole.

Medical Students: Students are asked by their class council to (self-)nominate fellow classmates to speak at
Commencement as well as Match Day. Those nominated will present to a panel of vice, associate and assistants
deans from Educational Affairs and their class council. For more information, please contact Alex Gundersen,
agundersen@hmc.psu.edu or Caitlyn Moss cmoss@hmc.psu.edu.

Graduate Students: Requests for graduate student speaker nominations will be determined via email in early April.
For more information regarding the graduate student speaker, please contact Kathy Simon, ksimon@hmc.psu.edu.

Physician Assistant Students: Students are asked by their class council to (self-)nominate fellow classmates to speak
at Commencement. For more information regarding the physician assistant student speaker, please contact Erin
Bernhard, ebernhard@hmc.psu.edu.

VISAS (FOR INTERNATIONAL GUESTS)

Some international guests who plan to visit during graduation weekend may require a letter of invitation for visa
purposes. To obtain a letter, medical and physician assistant students should contact Diane Gill, dgill@hmc.psu.edu and
graduate students should contact Kathy Simon, ksimon@hmc.psu.edu.

YEARBOOK
Graduating medical students produce a yearbook with their classmates. For more information, please contact Neena
Davidsson, ndavisson@hmc.psu.edu or Annie Huyler, ahuyler@hmc.psu.edu.

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APPENDIX
Accommodations Listing
Below is a listing of accommodations in Hershey and Hummelstown where rooms are blocked for graduation weekend.
Special rates at these hotels are available for the nights of Friday, May 19, Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21.

Please note:
You must make the reservation by contacting the hotel directly.
Reservations should be made by April 1, 2017, in order to receive the special rate. After that time, the rooms
will be released.
A variation of Penn State College of Medicine Graduation is the hotel block name.

~ HERSHEY ~

1. Fairfield Inn & Suites Hershey Chocolate Avenue ($119/night breakfast included)
651 West Areba Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: 717-520-5240
http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-ravel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=PS%20HMC%20-
%20College%20of%20Medicine%202017%20Commencement%5EHARHS%60PSGPSGA%7CPSGPSGB%7CPSGPSG
C%7CPSGPSGD%60119%60USD%60false%605%605/19/17%605/22/17%604/19/17&app=resvlink&stop_mobi
=yes

2. Hershey Lodge ($209/night)

325 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
Reservations: 1-800-HERSHEY (437-7439)
Phone: 717-508-1957
www.hersheylodge.com

3. The Hotel Hershey ($309/night)

100 Hotel Road
Hershey, PA 17033
Reservations: 1-800-HERSHEY (437-7439)
Phone: 717-508-1958
www.thehotelhershey.com

~ HUMMELSTOWN ~

4. Comfort Inn at the Park ($109/night breakfast included)

1200 Mae Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
Phone: 717-566-2050
www.comfortinn.com/hotel-hummelstown-pennsylvania-PA107

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Hershey Near the Park ($119/night breakfast included)
195 Hershey Road
Hummelstown, PA 17036
Phone: 717-566-3369
https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hp/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=MDTHRHX&spec_plan
=CHHCOM&arrival=20170519&departure=20170521&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLIN
KDIRECT

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Milton Hershey Map and Parking Lots

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DVD Order Form

2017 COMMENCEMENT
DVD ORDER FORM

The 2017 Commencement Ceremony will be recorded and copies of the DVD will be available at a
cost of $20 (includes tax and shipping).

To place an order, please complete this form and return it with payment by cash or check, made
payable to Penn State University.

Name
Address

City State Zip

Phone Email
Quantity Amount Enclosed

This form along with payment must be received by July 1, 2017. DVDs will be mailed approximately
two months after the ceremony. STUDENTS: Please provide the address of your future residence.
The college is not responsible for forwarding undeliverable mail.

Please send the order form and payment to: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

Paid: _______ /_______ /_______

Thao Danz
Commencement DVD Amt: $20 $40 $60
Penn State College of Medicine
500 University Drive, H060 Cash OR Check
Hershey, PA 17033 Sent: _______ /_______ /_______

Or drop off in the Office of Student Affairs, Room C1802.

Contact Thao Danz with any questions: tdanz@hmc.psu.edu or 717-531-3877

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Graduation Weekend Schedule of Events
Friday, May 19, 2017
8:30 - 9:30 p.m. BUFFET DINNER
Allen Theatre, Annville RSVP required

9:30 - 11:00 p.m. CHOCOLATE FOLLIES RSVP required

Allen Theatre, Annville Must be age 18 and older

11:00 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. HAPPY HOUR

Saturday, May 20, 2017

8:00 a.m. GOLF SCRAMBLE TOURNAMENT
Spring Creek Golf Course Online registration

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. HERSHEY TROLLEY TOURS

Meet behind the University Conference Center

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. HERSHEY TROLLEY TOURS

Meet behind the University Conference Center

12:30 - 2:30 p.m. GRADUATION AWARDS CEREMONY By invitation only

University Conference Center Tent Lunch and awards presentation

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. MILITARY COMMISSIONING

Commissioning - Anesthesia Library, Room C2860 Commissioning and
Reception - BMR Courtyard hors d'oeuvres reception

7:00 p.m. SATURDAY SOCIAL

Spring Gate Winery

Sunday, May 21, 2017

11:45 a.m. GRADUATE STUDENTS GROUP PICTURE
Founders Hall, Milton Hershey School

12:00 p.m. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENTS GROUP PICTURE

Founders Hall, Milton Hershey School

12:15 p.m. UNIVERSITY PARK STUDENTS GROUP PICTURE

Founders Hall, Milton Hershey School

12:30 p.m. MEDICAL STUDENTS GROUP PICTURE

Founders Hall, Milton Hershey School

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Founders Hall, Milton Hershey School All welcome, no tickets required

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. COMMENCEMENT RECEPTION

The Hershey Country Club All welcome, no RSVP required

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT DINNER Graduate students and families
Harvest, The Hotel Hershey RSVP required

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Graduate Student Graduation Requirements

GRADUATE STUDENT
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Notifying the University of Your Intent to Graduate

Notifying the University of Your Intent to Graduate

To graduate, you must satisfy all the University, college, and major requirements that were in effect at the time of
your most recent admission, or re-enrollment, as a degree candidate to the University.

Process:
1. It is your responsibility to notify the University of your intent to graduate (policy 86-00).
2. Confirm the activation period on the Academic Calendar for the dates when you can activate your intent to
graduate.
3. Using the "Apply for Graduation" link within the My Academics page in the LionPATH Student Center, you can
set your intent to graduate.
o View LionPATH Video Tutorial on How to Apply for Graduation
o Download LionPATH Tutorial in Microsoft Word on How to Apply for Graduation
4. After the activation period expires, you must contact the appropriate college office or Graduate Enrollment
Services to activate or remove your intent to graduate.

Unofficial programs are distributed at the commencement ceremony. If your intent to graduate is activated after
the student information has been sent to the publisher, your name will not appear in the program. For fall and
spring ceremonies, the data is sent during the tenth week of the semester. For the summer ceremony, the data
is sent during the fifth week.

https://www.registrar.psu.edu/graduation/intent.cfm

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Medical Student Graduation Requirements

MEDICAL STUDENT
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
Class of 2017

Student Name:

Check If
Task To Be Completed Task Is Date Completed
Completed
1. Satisfactory completion of all Phase I required courses
2. Completion of the Year I Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

3. Completion of the Year II OSCE

4. Satisfactory completion of all Phase II core clerkships, Profession of Medicine II,
Integrated Science Course, Reflection and Assessment week, and equivalent of one 4-
week elective.

5. Passing score on the Year III OSCE

6. Completion of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE); a requirement for

residency application
You must meet with Dr. Dwight Davis, Dr. Milind Kothari, Dr. Todd Felix, or Dr. Eileen M.
Moser, in the late Summer or the Fall of Phase IV to get this document completed

7. Satisfactory completion of all Phase III-IV required acting internships/critical care

rotations, Translating Health Sciences course, Profession of Medicine III course, the
Humanities requirement, and the equivalent of four 4-week electives

8. Passing score on USMLE Step 1

You must receive a passing score before you may begin Phase IV of medical
school

9. Passing score on USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge

You must take this exam before January 1 of Phase IV of medical school

10. Passing score on USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills

You must take this exam before January 1 of Phase IV of medical school

11. Completion of the Medical Student Research Project (MSR):

The final deadline for receipt of the MSR proposal is August 31, 2015
The FINAL deadline for receipt of your MSR report is December 23, 2016
Submitting your report after this date will jeopardize your graduation. (This does
not apply if you were granted an exemption.)

12. Completion of two Observed Histories and Physical Examinations

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 MEDICAL STUDENT
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
Class of 2017

Student Name:

Check If
Task To Be Completed Task Is Date Completed
Completed

13. Return two pairs of scrubs to a scrub machine located on campus on or before
May 19, 2017.

14. Return your PSU photo ID badge to Student Affairs Office, room C1802, on or before
May 19, 2017.

15. You are required to do the following on or before May 1, 2017:

Return your student mailbox key to Mail Services, room CG701
Complete a Residency Address Form thats posted online at
http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/md/home/current/residencyaddressform

Clean out your Anatomy locker.

16. All Stafford and Graduate PLUS loan borrowers are required to complete an exit
interview. Information regarding Federal requirements and the specific dates for
completion will be sent directly from the Student Aid Office.

17. Full payment of any and all outstanding charges any payment made after
April 15, 2017 must be with cash, money order or certified check. Reminders to this
effect will be sent via e-mail approximately one month prior to this date. No
personal checks can be accepted after this date. The only exception would be any
hospital charges (patient related). All students who have any balances due, with
the exception of hospital charges, will be notified by the bursars office via e-mail
starting April 1.
Tuition/student account balances
Housing and rent charges
Outstanding hospital charges

Campus fines, e.g. parking, etc.

AAMC Graduation Questionnaire
Completion of the AAMC Graduation Questionnaire, although no longer a
requirement for graduation, is highly encouraged so we may learn about
your educational experience as a medical student in the College of
Medicine. You can log into this single questionnaire using your AAMC ID
number.

13. Return two pairs of scrubs to a scrub machine located on campus on or before
May 19, 2017.

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Physician Assistant Student Graduation Requirements

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENT

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for graduation are formulated by the College of Medicine and are strictly adhered to by the Physician Assistant Program.

Graduation Requirements for the Physician Assistant Students include the following:
Satisfactorily completing all requirements in the specified curriculum and in good academic standing;
Attainment of good professional standing;
Enrollment in the program for the time period specified by the professional accrediting body, if applicable;
Successful passage of a summative experience and final evaluation;
Recommendation for graduation by the faculty of the specific program and the general faculty;
Satisfaction of all financial obligations to Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and Penn State University.
Follow the approved course of study, satisfactorily completing all courses within the professional component;
Complete all courses with a cumulative 3.00 average, with no course or rotation below a C or low pass. ; A grade of F in
any course or rotation does not meet this standard. Students can appeal to repeat any failed course and the program has the
discretion as to how (and if) the student is permitted to retake this course. The program may require that the student step out
of the program for up to one year the time at which the course is repeated.
Repeat, as approved, and earn a minimum grade of C for any required course or rotation in the program for which a grade
of F was earned;

The grading of our courses is consistent with the grading utilized in the College of Medicine and all 700 level courses at Penn State
University. The following lists the final course grade, the translated GPA grade, and the quality point assignment to this course

QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE GRADE INTERNAL LETTER INTERNAL INTERNAL QP

GRADE RANGE EARNED
Honors H A 93-100% 4.0
High Pass HP B+ 87-92% 3.5
Pass P B 80-86% 3.0
Low Pass LP C 70-79% 2.5
Fail FAIL F 69 % 0

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