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Probation Program

Student Academic & Administrative Probation Program 

Probation requirements must be met by a student who is placed on probation for the student to remain in the nursing program.

1. The purpose of the probationary status is to support a student with academic challenges through the nursing program and plan for specific and tailored academic and clinical requirements for the student to succeed. 
2. The student may be removed from probation upon satisfactory completion (at 80% or above) of their nursing academic grades. Satisfactory completion is indicated by a majority of 80% or higher grades in completed nursing courses. 
3. For students on academic probation, one or more failure(s) of any nursing course(s) will result in dismissal from the program and the student will not be permitted to reapply. 
4. Students whose cumulative grade falls below 80% at the end of any semester or 8-week term will be placed on nursing academic probation and will follow nursing policy regarding probation.
5. Students on academic probation are provided tutoring and support as needed from nursing tutors and/or faculty.  
6. A student may only be on probation once for the same issue during their time in the nursing program.
7. A student on administrative probation will meet with the Nursing Academic Advisor, Program Coordinator and Director of Nursing to develop a contractual agreement regarding standards of acceptable professional and academic behavior.
   1. Students may be placed on administrative probation if it is determined that their professional and/or academic performance in the academic or clinical areas places them, or others, at risk.
   2. The Nursing Advisor and/or Program Coordinator and Director of Nursing will determine the length of the probationary period.
8. The probation contract agreement needs to be reviewed and approved by the VP of Academic Affairs and the VP of Student Affairs.
9. The contract must be signed by the student and the Program Coordinator or Director of Nursing.
10. The contract must be satisfied in its entirety prior to the student being removed from probationary status.
11. Failure to satisfy this contractual agreement and/or failure to meet program requirements may result in dismissal from the nursing program.