The academic policies of the School are designed to ensure that all students meet the school’s academic standards for successful program completion and eventual licensure. Students are advised to be thoroughly familiar with these policies since they will be accountable for strict adherence to all academic policies and for maintenance of the ethical and legal standards of the School.

Transfer students who have successfully completed all liberal arts and science corequisites are required to complete all nursing courses (with the exception of Nursing 100 Math for Medications) to be eligible for an AAS degree.

All courses in the program must be completed within a 4-year period of enrollment. This policy remains valid as long as the graduation requirements do not change. The program may be pursued on a part-time basis as long as the 4-year completion policy is followed. All leaves of absence are included in the 4-year time frame for program completion.

Upon recommendation of the faculty, the degree of Associate in Applied Science with a major in Nursing is conferred upon all successful candidates at the graduation ceremony. The candidates must meet the following criteria:

1.  Successfully complete the requisite number of credits.
2.  Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better.
3.  Meet all course and program objectives and maintain the School’s standards.
4.  Fulfill all financial obligations to the School.
5.  Receive clearance from the medical library.
6.  Complete the residency requirements.

Students who meet the aforementioned requirements will be certified to sit for the NCLEX-RN (professional licensing examination).