Academic Probation & Dismissal Policy

Academic Probation and Dismissal Policy

Academic Probation Policy

Academic probation is based on the following:

• Undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Major and the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Major qualify for academic probation if they fail to maintain a 2.3 cumulative GPA.

   

• Undergraduate students on academic probation may not be granted an Incomplete/Grade Deferred (GD) in any course during the semester of their probation. In addition, they are required to meet with their designated advisor on a regular basis throughout the semester. Full-time undergraduate, traditional students on academic probation must register for 15 or 16 credits in the semester of probation, and may not withdraw below 12 credits. As probationary students are not in satisfactory academic standing, they may not participate in intercollegiate athletics.

Program Dismissal Policy

Dismissal from the nursing program is based on the following:

• Cumulative GPA falls below 2.3 for two consecutive semesters (including summer school courses attempted).
• If a grade of C+ or above in a required nursing (NUR) course, or P in all required laboratory/clinical courses, is not achieved in the second attempt, the student will be dismissed from the nursing program.

• A student may repeat no more than two courses required to satisfy the B.S. in Nursing Major requirements. Upon the third course failure, the student will be dismissed.
• A student may repeat only ONE NUR prefix course. If a student fails a second NUR prefix course, the student will be dismissed from the nursing program.
• A student commits a second violation of academic integrity.

Dismissal Appeal Policy

Students (full-time or part-time) who have been dismissed may appeal that decision to the SNHS Academic Appeals Committee. Students should direct their appeals to the SNHS Office of Academic Advising. The decision of the Committee is conveyed to the student in writing by the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Further appeals can only be considered on the basis of procedural unfairness or new evidence. Such appeals should be directed to the Provost within 48 hours after the student has received the letter from the Dean.

Students whose appeals have been denied may apply for readmission to the College after one year’s absence. Readmission is not automatic and requires the student to demonstrate the ability and readiness to undertake continued studies, as specified in the dismissal letter. Students should take care to read their dismissal letter thoroughly and follow its specifications prior to applying for readmission.

The Academic Appeals Committee may request a statement from the student’s advisor and may also request further information from individual instructors if needed. A student whose appeal is approved may be required to participate in specific courses or mentoring programs as a condition of continued enrollment. The student’s advisor will be notified of the outcome of the appeal.