Academic Standards

Entrance, performance and exit standards for the certificate program are consistent with Graduate School and College of Nursing standards for admission and academic progression. Students must earn a minimum of a B minus (B-) in each required course and maintain an overall graduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the program.

Consistent with Graduate School Handbook policy Section G.5, Graduate Bridge Program (GBP) Mechanism, GBP applicants must achieve an overall GPA of at least 3.0 in all coursework taken during the GBP year in order to be accepted into their applied-for College of Nursing graduate program. College of Nursing Academic Standards and Academic Progression policies apply to students who are enrolled in the certificate program .