Academic Progression

Passing Grade

The minimum passing grade required for a Surgical Technology (SUR) course is a C+ (75 percent). Any grade below a C+ (75 percent) is a failing grade. A student failing either the didactic, clinical, or laboratory component of a Surgical Technology (SUR) course will fail the entire course. Failure of an SUR course is defined as any grade below the minimum progression requirement of C+.

In addition, the minimum passing grade required for Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I and II, and Microbiology is a C+ (75 percent). Any grade below a C+ (75 percent) is a failing grade.

The minimum passing grade required for Medical Terminology is a C (70 percent). Any grade below a C (70 percent) is a failing grade

Repeating Courses

Surgical Technology students who receive a grade of C or below in any Surgical Technology (SUR) course must repeat that course. A minimum grade of C+ in the repeated course is required to remain in the program.

Surgical Technology students who receive a grade of C or below in any of the following Science courses must repeat that course: Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I, Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II, and Microbiology. A minimum grade of C+ in the repeated course is required to pass the course.

Surgical Technology students who receive a grade of D or below in Medical Terminology must repeat the course. A minimum grade of C in the repeated course is required to pass the course.

Note that failed courses may lead to additional charges and may also delay graduation.

Automatic Dismissal

Students enrolled in the Surgical Technology program are only permitted two (2) attempts at passing any core Surgical Technology (SUR) or Anatomy and Physiology course.  A passing grade in the repeated course is required in order to remain in the program.  

Surgical Technology students who fail or withdraw from any core SUR or Anatomy and Physiology course will be given one (1) opportunity to retake and pass the course. Therefore, students who fail a second core SUR or Anatomy and Physiology course, or who withdraw from a second core SUR or Anatomy and Physiology course due to non-attendance or failure to complete the required coursework, will be dismissed from the Surgical Technology program.

Students who do not complete the program will be allowed one opportunity to return. Separation from the program for any reason will count as a course failure or withdrawal. In some cases, students may withdraw from the college or require a leave of absence due to extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances include: 1) Incapacitating illnesses (personal or immediate family member), 2) Death of an immediate family member, or 3) Judicial or active military obligations. If any of these extenuating circumstances are applicable, the separation from the program will not count as a course failure or withdrawal.