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Academic Progression
Student progress in the College of Nursing is reviewed and evaluated in several ways. The academic policies established by the faculty are interpreted and applied by the student's academic advisor, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Progressions Committee. The faculty reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any student whose conduct, physical or mental health, or performance demonstrates lack of fitness for continuance in a health profession. Any such student not voluntarily withdrawing will be dismissed from the University. Since much of the work in nursing assumes that students will achieve a progressively higher level of understanding and skill, high academic performance is expected. The individual student is responsible for acquiring knowledge inside and outside of formal classroom and clinical settings.
Baccalaureate Students
Baccalaureate students will be considered in good standing at Rush University unless placed on academic probation. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (A=4.0) must be maintained. Students must receive a grade of C or higher in all designated nursing courses and practica in order to progress. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.0 may enroll for no more than two quarters as a probationary student to attempt to raise his/her cumulative GPA. (During each interim quarter the student must demonstrate improved academic performance.) If at the end of two quarters the required GPA is not attained, the student will be dismissed. Academic probation is limited to a maximum of two quarters during the entire academic program. A non-passing grade in any course is grounds for dismissal from the program. Permission may be given to retake a course at the discretion of the Progressions Committee. If permission is granted, a failed course must be repeated according to the schedule determined by the Progressions Committee. Students are limited to repeating only one clinical course. Additionally, students whose programs of study have been interrupted for academic or personal reasons will be required to successfully complete a refresher program prior to resuming the regular academic program. (Please see the Student Advising Handbook for complete information regarding these policies.)
Graduate Students
Students in all graduate programs must maintain a cumulative 3.0 average in graduate coursework to remain in good academic standing. A student may enroll for no more than two consecutive quarters as a probationary student. Students are dismissed from the college upon failing to achieve satisfactory academic standing in the required period of time or if the student has a second probationary event. A student must achieve an "A" or "B" grade in all required clinical nursing courses. If a "C" grade is achieved in a single clinical seminar course or a single clinical practicum, the student must repeat the course prior to graduation. A student may repeat only one clinical seminar or clinical practicum in a program of study. A grade of "F", "N", "WF", "WN" or a second "C" in a required clinical seminar or clinical practicum will result in dismissal from the program. An "F", "N", "WF" or "WN" grade in any required course places the student on academic probation and is grounds for dismissal from the program. Permission may be given to retake a course at the discretion of the Progressions Committee. If permitted, a student has only one opportunity to achieve a passing grade. An "F", "N", "WF", or "WN" grade in the repeated courses will result in dismissal. (Please refer to the Student Advising Handbook for complete information regarding these policies.)
To be awarded a degree or certificate, a student must be in good academic standing by the completion of her/his program.
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