Academic Probation & Dismissal

Academic Probation

A student will be placed on academic probation if any of the following conditions occurs:

  • If either the student’s term or cumulative GPA is below 3.0.

  • If two (2) or more unsatisfactory grades, as determined by the Grading Standards, are earned in a N7110 project practicum course.

  • If one (1) unsatisfactory grade, as determined by the Grading Standards, is earned in a required course.

A student on academic probation will have a hold placed on the student record and must obtain approval from the Assistant Director of OSCAS/Graduate Programs in order to register for classes or make changes to the existing registration.

An action plan will be developed in collaboration with the Specialty Coordinator, DNP Program Director, and Assistant Director of OSCAS/Graduate Programs specifying the probationary term and requirements that student must meet in order to be removed from academic probation. If you meet the criteria for academic probation, the Assistant Director of OSCAS/Graduate Programs will notify you via email and arrange the planning meeting. The action plan must be in place before the student takes any classes while on academic probation.

Dismissal

A student is subject to dismissal from the program if any of the following conditions exists:

  • If the student earns two (2) or more unsatisfactory grades in required courses in the student’s approved plan of study, as determined by the Grading Standards (see exclusions section).

  • If the student fails to fulfill the conditions of the probation contract. The dismissal is effective immediately upon violation of the contract.

  • If both the student’s term and cumulative GPAs fall below 3.0 at any time during the probation term as defined within the probation contract

  • If at any time during the probation term (defined within the probation contract) the student earns an unsatisfactory grade, as determined by the Grading Standards.

Appeal

Students may appeal dismissal decisions in writing to the School of Nursing Graduate Admission & Progression Committee within 10 working days of receipt of the dismissal letter.


Exclusions

Unsatisfactory grades in NURS 7110 are excluded in the determination of dismissal.