CON Undergraduate Academic Probation, Dismissal, Withdrawal: Difference between revisions

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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">'''Academic Probation:'''  
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">'''Academic Probation:'''  
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">A student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.33 will be placed on academic probation for the succeeding term.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">A student whose '''cumulative''' grade point average falls below 2.33 will be placed on academic probation for the succeeding term.</li>
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">A student who receives a final grade of less than 78.0% in a required course in the nursing major may repeat the course one time.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">A student who receives a final grade of less than 78.0% in a required course in the nursing major may repeat the course one time.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">A student may only be enrolled twice in any required nursing course. For example, if a student withdraws from a course, this counts as one enrollment. In the event that a student encounters a documented significant life event, he or she may request an exception from the campus assistant dean and the program director for that specific enrollment counting toward total number of times enrolled. Appropriate documentation submitted must be original documents. Copies will be made and the originals returned to the student.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">A student may only be enrolled twice in any required nursing course. For example, if a student withdraws from a course, this counts as one enrollment. </li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">In the event that a student encounters a documented significant life event, he or she may request an exception from the campus assistant dean and the program director for that specific enrollment counting toward total number of times enrolled. Appropriate documentation submitted must be original documents.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Students who fail either the classroom or clinical component of the Patient-Centered Care series must repeat both courses when retaking the failed course, as indicated in Policy 5.2.18.</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">Students who fail either the classroom or clinical component of the Patient-Centered Care series must repeat both courses when retaking the failed course, as indicated in Policy 5.2.18.</li>
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             <li style="margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;">Does not raise the cumulative grade point average to a 2.33 by the end of the academic probation period, or</li>
             <li style="margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;">Does not raise the cumulative grade point average to a 2.33 by the end of the academic probation period, or</li>
             <li>Receives a grade of less than 78.0% in the same nursing course twice or receives a grade of less than 78.0% in three or more different required nursing courses in the nursing major. This includes all courses in the nursing major in which the student was unsuccessful the first time and repeated and received a passing grade.</li>
             <li>Receives a grade of less than '''78.0%''' in the same nursing course twice or receives a grade of less than '''78.0%''' in three or more different required nursing courses in the nursing major. This includes all courses in the nursing major in which the student was unsuccessful the first time and repeated and received a passing grade.</li>
<li>Chooses to withdraw at any time in the semester from three or more courses in that semester, unrelated to leave of absence or change of study. </li>
            <li>Chooses to withdraw at any time in the semester from three or more courses in that semester, without an approved leave of absence.</li>
            <li>Chooses to withdraw at any time from three or more courses in the semester and without a documented change in plan of study with registrar and financial aid.</li>
<li>Students who have been dismissed from the college for violations of Policy 5.2.36 Undergraduate Professional Performance are not eligible for readmission to any undergraduate UNMC College of Nursing program.</li>
<li>Students who have been dismissed from the college for violations of Policy 5.2.36 Undergraduate Professional Performance are not eligible for readmission to any undergraduate UNMC College of Nursing program.</li>
<li>Students who are sent a dismissal notice are encouraged to, but are not required to, meet with Student Services. If the student does not promptly meet with Student Services, then Student Services shall make, within one month of that dismissal notice being sent, three attempts to contact the student to be dismissed. If Student Services fails to make contact after those three attempts, then all dismissal paperwork shall be promptly completed by Student Services without that student's input. Dismissal shall be official upon completion of that dismissal paper work; even if the student does not provide the requested student input. </li>
<!--<li>Students who are sent a dismissal notice are encouraged to, but are not required to, meet with Student Services. If the student does not promptly meet with Student Services, then Student Services shall make, within one month of that dismissal notice being sent, three attempts to contact the student to be dismissed. If Student Services fails to make contact after those three attempts, then all dismissal paperwork shall be promptly completed by Student Services without that student's input. Dismissal shall be official upon completion of that dismissal paper work; even if the student does not provide the requested student input. </li>-->
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<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">'''Readmission After Withdrawal or Academic Dismissal:''' Students who withdraw from the program or are academically dismissed from the Undergraduate Program of the College of Nursing may reapply one time for admission. The timeline for admission to the program is based on space availability. <br /><br />Students who are reapplying will work with their Division Student Services Representative for submission of all materials, which the Student Services representative will submit to the chair of Undergraduate Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship/Grant Committee (UGA).<br /><br />
<li style="margin-bottom:15px;">'''Readmission After Withdrawal or Academic Dismissal:''' Students who withdraw from the program or are academically dismissed from the Undergraduate Program of the College of Nursing may reapply one time for admission to the same program and on the same campus. Consideration for any (future) transfer will be determined by policy 5.2.29. The timeline for admission to the program is based on space availability. <br /><br />Students who are reapplying will work with their Division Student Services coordinator for submission of all materials, which the Student Services coordinator will submit to the chair of Undergraduate Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship/Grant Committee (UGA).<br /><br />
Students who are reapplying will need to:
Students who are reapplying will need to:
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<li>Wait a full Fall or Spring term before any possible readmission/ enrollment to any college of nursing courses/ program to include unclassified status.</li>
<li>Wait a full Fall or Spring term before any possible readmission/ enrollment to any college of nursing courses/ program to include unclassified status.</li>
<li>Complete a readmission application 45 university days prior to the start of the  semester in which there is consideration for readmission/ enrollment.</li>
<li>Complete a readmission application 45 university days prior to the start of the  semester in which there is consideration for readmission/ enrollment.</li>
<li>Notify Student Services on which faculty will be contacted. </li>
<li>Notify Student Services regarding which faculty will be contacted. </li>
<li>Have faculty submit a letter of reference to Student Services from two previous courses and/or clinical nursing faculty that address:  
<li>Have faculty submit a letter of reference to Student Services from two previous courses and/or clinical nursing faculty that address:  
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<li>Participate in a faculty interview if requested by faculty.</li>
<li>Participate in a faculty interview if requested by UGA faculty committee members.</li>
<li>Expect that additional coursework may be required, including coursework in which the student was previously successful.</li>
<li>Expect that additional coursework may be required, including coursework in which the student was previously successful.</li>
<li>Provide a written personal statement and supporting documentation (which may include letters from providers indicating the student’s health will not interfere with the student’s ability to meet program expectations) that indicate what measures the student has taken to resolve the issue(s) that led to the academic difficulties. Included in this statement should be the plan the student has in place to support their own academic success if readmitted to the program. All documentation provided must be original documents and submitted to the Student Services Coordinator on the campus to which the student is applying.</li>
<li>Provide a written personal statement and supporting documentation (which may include letters from providers indicating the student’s health will not interfere with the student’s ability to meet program expectations) that indicate what measures the student has taken to resolve the issue(s) that led to the academic difficulties. Included in this statement should be the plan the student has in place to support their own academic success if readmitted to the program. All documentation provided must be original documents and submitted to the Student Services Coordinator on the campus to which the student is applying.</li>