Progression and Retention Policies
All ASN prerequisite and co-requisite courses must be completed prior to program entry. All nursing courses must be taken in the designated sequence and within the prescribed timeframe. Students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” (70%) or higher in all courses, including nursing and general education courses, to remain in good standing.
Course Failure or Withdrawal
Any student who withdraws from or fails (grade of “D” or “F”) a nursing course must repeat the entire course, including both theory and clinical components, to receive credit. Students seeking readmission into the ASN program for any reason must submit an updated Letter of Interest form to be considered for reinstatement.
“W” (Withdrawn): This grade indicates that a student withdrew from a course prior to the final two weeks of the term. A “W” does not affect GPA, but it is recorded as attempted coursework and may impact progression and financial aid eligibility.
Nursing Program Progression Policy
Students accepted into the competitive portion of a nursing program must adhere to the following progression policies:
- Course Failures: A student who fails one nursing course will be withdrawn from the program.
- Readmission: A student returning for a second attempt in a program will be considered for admission based on:
- Seat availability
- Meeting current competitive admissions requirements
Additional Program Requirements
Please note that some programs may have additional requirements imposed by accrediting or licensing agencies. Students will be informed of these specific requirements by program faculty.
Potential Reasons for Dismissal from the ASN Program
Note: This list is not exhaustive. Additional behaviors or incidents may also result in disciplinary action, including dismissal, at the discretion of program leadership.
A student may be dismissed from clinical assignments, individual courses, or the nursing program as a whole for any of the following reasons:
Threats to Health or Safety
- Any behavior that endangers the health or safety of clients, their families, healthcare team members, fellow students, or faculty may result in disciplinary action, including immediate removal from the program. In some cases, the action may warrant permanent dismissal.
Unprofessional Conduct
- A student may be dismissed if, in the judgment of the faculty, their behavior is deemed detrimental to the integrity of the nursing program or the nursing profession.
Breach of Confidentiality
- Violations of patient, peer, or institutional confidentiality—whether intentional or unintentional—may result in immediate dismissal from the course or program.
Substance Use
- Being under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or misused prescription medication while engaged in classroom, lab, or clinical activities is grounds for dismissal.
Violation of Professional or Academic Standards
- Violating the Academic Integrity Code
- Acts of theft or dishonesty
- Other serious breaches of professional conduct
Personal Hygiene and Odor Control
- Students may be removed from clinical settings if they are perceived to be emitting strong or offensive odors, including body odor, tobacco, alcohol, perfume, or cologne.
Clinical Site Access Denial
- If a clinical site denies a student the ability to return—for any reason, including conduct outside of the nursing program—the student will not be reassigned to another site and will be dismissed from the program.