A student who does not pass a course must retake it if the student is academically eligible to do so. The failing grade will be averaged into the CGPA at the end of the quarter and remains in effect until the course is repeated and a passing grade is earned. When a student repeats a course, only the higher grade received for the course is calculated in the cumulative grade point average. After successful completion of a repeated course, the original course failure grade is changed to ‘R’ (repeat). All grades earned will be indicated on the official transcript. The attendance for the original and repeated quarter will be used to calculate total attendance for the program. Also, credit hours attempted for both repeated and original courses will count toward the Maximum Completion Time calculation. Students required to repeat a course will be charged the current tuition for that course.
In the undergraduate nursing programs (ADN, BSN, and RN-BSN programs), only one repeat of a failed course in the entire curriculum may be attempted. A second failure to achieve a grade of C+ in any undergraduate course will result in dismissal from the program (not applicable to the MSN program).
In the MSN program, while the grade of “C” is a passing grade in any of the courses in this program and counts toward graduation, it is understood to mean less than satisfactory achievement. A candidate is required to maintain a minimum 3.0 (B) cumulative grade point average, but no grades may be lower than “C” regardless of grade point average. A maximum of two courses with a grade of “C” may count toward graduation; however, students who receive a grade of “C” or lower in two courses at the 600-level are subject to academic review. Students who receive a grade of “D” or lower for a 600-level course must repeat the course. Students who receive a grade of “D” or lower for two 600-level courses (or a repeated course) are subject to academic review and potential dismissal from the program.