Progression Policy

  1. Students are advised to follow the recommended sequence of courses. The student carries the responsibility for ensuring that the prerequisites for coursework are met.
  2. The academic standard for students in the Elaine Marieb Elaine Marieb College of Nursing is a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 or above, with no grade in a required prerequisite course below a C (2.0). Those courses include KIN 270 and KIN 272, any Human Nutrition course, PSYCH 100, and STATISTICS. Refer to the University policy in Academic Regulations document.
  3. Successful completion of the physical and biological science prerequisites, college writing, and the R1 and R2 Math Tier requirements are required before beginning clinical courses.
  4. The passing grade in all Nursing courses is a C (2.0) or higher.
  5. If the Cumulative GPA falls below 2.5 or the student has a grade below C in a required prerequisite or nursing course, the student is required to meet with the academic advisor.
  6. Successful completion of all Nursing courses also includes successful mastery of all related course objectives including a minimum score of 2.0 on each criterion in the Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET) and completion of the required clinical hours.
  7. Each semester of required nursing courses MUST be successfully completed before progression to the next semester or to graduation, as outlined in the plan of study, except for Preventive Care and Integrative Therapies, Introduction to Nursing Research, or courses designated as electives.
  8. Students who do not progress satisfactorily through the nursing curriculum in its regular sequence or who take a leave of absence are not guaranteed that the curriculum and courses from which they departed will be in place upon their return. They will be expected to complete the curriculum of their new graduation cohort.
  9. Continuation in the program is based on space availability Nursing courses may be repeated once with no prior approval and a second time with the permission of the Academic Dean. Failure to pass an undergraduate nursing course with a grade of C or better by the third attempt will lead to dismissal from the nursing program.
  10. Repeating a nursing course is on a space-available basis and requires payment of course tuition and fees.
  11. Completion of standardized examinations is required for preparation for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing licensing examination (NCLEX-RN®).
  12. Students will be cleared for graduation and application for the RN licensure examination (NCLEX-RN®) when all graduation requirements of the College and University have been met.
  13. Students must abide by all university policies in addition to those of the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing.

FA 3/8/19; Updated 5/15/19; reapproved 9/21/22; 5/17/23.