Academic Policies

Academic Policies for MSN and DNP Programs

Progression toward Graduation

It is essential that students make satisfactory progress toward their degree in terms of consistency and performance. Unsatisfactory progress will result in the following actions:
             Condition                                                   Action
·         Two “C” grades                   Academic Probation
·         GPA less than 3.0               Academic Probation
·         Three "C" grades                Dismissal
·         "F" grade in any course      Dismissal
·         Failure to enroll in a term    Inactive Status

If a student remains on Inactive Status for more than one year without the program director's permission, the student must reapply for admission to the program.

Students on academic probation must raise their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher within the next two semesters, and must earn grades higher than “C” in all future classes. If a student fails to meet these criteria the student is automatically dismissed from the program. Any student who is dismissed may apply for readmission, but only once.

Additionally, the SON staff will modify the School of Nursing Student Handbook to be consistent with the University Catalog changes prior to January 1, 2018.  See the SON Handbook information on page 28ff [http://www.belmont.edu/nursing/pdf/SONHandbook2016-17.pdf ]