Progression in the School of Nursing

For students admitted to the nursing program as first-years, progression is dependent upon:

1. A cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above by the end of spring semester of the sophomore year.

2. A cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above in the required science courses by the end of spring semester of the sophomore year. Any University of Portland School of Nursing student wishing to transfer a biology course from another institution first needs the permission of the B.S.N. program counselor or the associate dean for baccalaureate education. Permission must be obtained prior to registering for or taking any prerequisite biology courses to ensure that the courses are suitable for transfer to the School of Nursing. The student must have earned a grade of B or better in the course they wish to transfer. For all transfer students, grades of C- or lower in any required biology course or pass/no pass are not allowed.

3. The grade earned in courses transferred from an institution on the quarter system will be calculated against the semester credit equivalency. Examples include: 3 quarter credits equals 2 semester credits; 4 quarter credits equals 2.67 semester credits; 5 quarter credits equals 3.33 semester credits.

4. A grade of C or better in all nursing courses.

5. Completion of all prerequisite courses by the end of spring semester of the sophomore year or with  permission of the B.S.N. program counselor or the associate dean for baccalaureate education.

6. Completion of all 100 and 200 level nursing courses and 200 and 300 level biology courses by the end of spring semester of the sophomore year.

7. Students may only withdraw from one biology course one time regardless of withdrawal or unsuccessful completion.

8. Students may only repeat one biology course one time, and only if they receive a C- or lower in the course per University of Portland academic regulations (see University Bulletin), or with permission of the associate dean for baccalaureate education.

9. Students may only withdraw from one nursing course one time regardless of withdrawal or unsuccessful completion.

10. Students may only repeat one 300 or 400 level nursing course one time, or with the permission of the associate dean for baccalaureate education, and only if they receive a C- or lower per University of Portland academic regulations.

11. Satisfactory completion of all clinical entry requirements including required background check, clean drug screen, American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, and completion of all immunizations.

12. Students may not audit a required prerequisite course.