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Progression Policies

  1. A grade of "B" or better is required in all graduate nursing courses. If a grade of B is not obtained in a course, the student cannot progress in the graduate nursing program.
  2. DNP courses may be repeated once.
  3. Only one clinical course may be repeated.
  4. A total of two readmissions are allowed within the course of BSN to DNP program study.
  5. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation from the BSN to DNP program.
  6. Students must complete degree requirements within seven years of first enrolling in the graduate program.
  7. All students must petition the Admission and Progression Committee to return to the program. The Admission and Progression Committee Petition to Return to Graduate Nursing Courses form is found under ‘Appendices.’  A total of two readmissions are allowed within the course of BSN to DNP program study. 

Delay in Progression

Progression through the graduate nursing program may be delayed if a student:

  • Withdraws from a nursing course (with or without evaluation). If progression is approved, course sequencing is dependent on course availability.
  • Postpones enrollment in any nursing course. Course sequencing is dependent on course availability.
  • Fails to achieve a “B” or higher in a nursing or pre-requisite course. If progression is approved, course sequencing is dependent on course availability.

Readmission

  • Any aforementioned circumstances require readmission into the Graduate Nursing Program, and a change in plan of study (POS). A Request for Readmission form must be submitted by the student to Chair of the Admissions and Progression Committee for review, no later than 15 business days after the conclusion of the course in which these circumstances occur.
  • The Graduate Nursing Admissions and Progression Committee will review the student request, and the student will be notified of the decision to accept or deny readmission.
  • Students may only be readmitted to the Graduate Nursing Program two times. Readmission to the Nursing Program is not guaranteed.
  • Readmission will require a revised POS and may delay the student’s graduation date
  • Licensure and graduation papers will not be completed until the final semester of the program.

Factors that will be considered in the decision to readmit a student include, but are not limited to:

  • Availability in courses.
  • Course sequencing.
  • Student performance including academic integrity, professional behavior, course grades, and clinical performance/evaluations.
  • Pre-existing Performance Improvement Plans.